Head to head / AI Transcription
Fathom vs Sonix
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| Compared | Fathom | Sonix |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $20/mo | $10/hr |
| Free tier | — | — |
| Visit Fathom | Visit Sonix |
Feature by feature
| Feature | Fathom | Sonix |
|---|---|---|
| Languages | 38 | 50+ |
| API | Yes (public API) | Yes |
| Real-time | Yes (live in meetings) | No |
| Speaker labels | Yes | Yes |
| Export formats | Markdown, JSON, TXT | TXT, SRT, VTT, DOCX, PDF |
| Human option | No | No |
Fathom
Individuals and sales teams who want automatic meeting notes and summaries for free, upgrading only for advanced AI and CRM features.
- +Free plan with unlimited recordings and transcriptions
- +Fast, high-quality AI call summaries and action items
- +38 languages plus CRM and integration options
- +Public API and native Claude/ChatGPT integrations
Sonix
Multilingual teams and researchers who need fast, self-serve automated transcription in many languages.
- +50+ languages with solid accuracy
- +In-browser editor with search and highlights
- +Automated transcript translation
- +Clean subtitle and export workflow
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