| Feature | Fathom | Riverside.fm |
|---|---|---|
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Pricing | Free / $19/mo | Free / $19/mo |
| Rating | ★★★★★ 4.7 | ★★★★★ 4.7 |
| Key Feature 1 | Meeting recording | Local recording |
| Key Feature 2 | AI highlights | AI clip generation |
| Key Feature 3 | CRM sync | Transcript editing |
Reach buyers comparing Fathom and Riverside.fm. High-intent traffic, direct conversions.
Fathom is an AI meeting recorder that automatically joins your Zoom, Google Meet, or Teams calls, transcribes the conversation in real time, and generates a concise summary with action items delivered
Riverside.fm is a browser-based podcast and video recording studio that records each participant locally at full quality, then uploads the high-res files — eliminating choppy recordings caused by inte
• Genuinely useful free tier — no credit card required to get started
• Sets the benchmark in its category for Meeting recording quality and reliability
• Zoom/Meet/Teams only — worth evaluating before committing if this is central to your use case
• CRM sync on paid only — worth evaluating before committing if this is central to your use case
• Studio quality from any internet connection
• AI clip generation saves hours
• Separate track export for pro editing
• Transcript editing is intuitive — especially for local recording workflows where Riverside.fm consistently outperforms manual approaches
• Free tier limited to 2 hours/month
• Participants need to keep browser tab open