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LoominoteLoominote vs Fathom
Fathom is a popular free meeting notetaker built for sales and online calls — a bot joins your Zoom/Meet/Teams meetings and writes CRM-ready notes. Loominote is a personal, Apple-native note taker that records on your device (in person or online), keeps AI in-house, and turns notes into scheduled tasks and study tools.
Facts last verified: August 4, 2026Where Fathom falls short
Which is right for you?
Choose Loominote when…
You're Apple-first, capture in person and on the go (even from your wrist), want in-house AI privacy, and want notes that become tasks, mind maps and quizzes.
Choose Fathom when…
You do back-to-back online sales calls and want a free bot with CRM syncs and call-coaching templates.
Side by side
| Loominote | Fathom | |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | Online meetings (Zoom/Meet/Teams) + Mac app |
| Apple Watch app | check_circleYes — native Apple Watch app | removeNot stated |
| How it records | On device (no bot needed) + optional meeting bots | Bot joins calls (bot-free beta on Mac) |
| In-person meetings | check_circleYes — record in person or online | removeOnline-first |
| AI processing | check_circleIn-house AI — not third-party providers | removeNot disclosed |
| Notes → tasks | check_circleYes — action items become scheduled tasks & reminders | removeAction items |
| Study tools | check_circleMind maps, quizzes, flashcards | removeNot offered |
| One-time lifetime plan | check_circleYes — one-time lifetime option | removeNo — subscription only |
| Free option | removeFree trial with full access | check_circleFree plan — unlimited recordings |
| Languages | All major languages | Not stated |
| Pricing (as listed) | From $2.99/month (see App Store) | Free · Premium $16/mo (annual) · Team $15/user/mo |
Sources: Fathom pricing · verified August 4, 2026. Competitor pricing and features change — check their site for the latest.
FAQ
Is Fathom free?
Fathom has a strong free plan for online meetings. Loominote is a paid Apple-native note taker with a free trial; it captures in person, keeps AI in-house, and adds tasks and study tools.
Does Fathom work in person?
Fathom is oriented around a bot joining online calls (with a bot-free beta on Mac). Loominote records on your iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch, so in-person capture is core.