SpiikWhy Spiik comes out ahead
No bot, by design
Fathom's notetaker joins your calls as a bot by default, and its bot-free recording is marked as a beta feature for Mac. Spiik never joins a call. Choose Mic & System Audio on your Mac and it records your microphone together with the other participants' audio from Zoom, Teams, Google Meet or any other app, mixed into one recording.
More than 100 languages
Fathom transcribes natively in seven languages. Spiik transcribes and translates in more than 100, which matters if you run calls with clients or colleagues abroad.
Bring in what you've already recorded
Fathom doesn't support uploading calls you recorded elsewhere. Spiik imports from Files and Photos, takes shares from Voice Memos and WhatsApp, and accepts YouTube links, then gives you the same transcript, speaker labels and notes.
More than meeting notes
Spiik turns any recording into structured notes, a summary, a quiz, flashcards or a mind map, and lets you chat with it. That makes it as useful for a lecture or an interview as for a sales call.
When Fathom could make sense
Fathom can make sense if you want a free plan with unlimited recordings, video of your calls, a bot that joins every meeting on its own, or a Windows app. Its paid plans also add team features that Spiik doesn't try to offer.
Frequently asked questions
Does Spiik join my calls like Fathom's bot?
No. Spiik records from your own device. On a Mac with macOS 15.2 or later, Mic & System Audio captures your microphone and the other participants' audio with nothing added to the call.
Is Spiik cheaper than Fathom?
For one person, yes. Spiik Pro is $49.99 a year in the US. Fathom Premium is $16 a month billed yearly, or $20 billed monthly.
Can I import recordings into Fathom?
Not according to its help center, which says it doesn't support uploaded calls. Spiik imports audio and video files and transcribes them.
Sources
Competitor facts come from the public pages below, checked on November 3, 2026. Prices are US prices, change often and can vary by country and offer. We compare price, limits, features and platforms rather than accuracy percentages, because we know of no independent test that covers these apps side by side. Spotted something out of date? Email [email protected] and we will fix it.