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A Free Fathom Alternative
Fathom is a meeting bot that joins your calls to record and summarize them. If you would rather not have a bot in the room — or you just have a transcript to summarize — MinutesAI is a free, no-bot alternative.
Summary, action items & decisions in seconds — your text is never saved.
Reading your meeting and writing the notes…
MinutesAI vs. Fathom
| Feature | MinutesAI | Fathom |
|---|---|---|
| Account to start | No — paste and go | Yes |
| Joins your meeting | No bot | Bot joins and records the call |
| How you get notes | Paste a transcript you have | Records & transcribes the call |
| Stores your data | Not stored on our servers | Stored in your Fathom account |
| Price | Free (daily limit) | Free tier + paid plans |
Reflects each tool’s general approach as of June 2026. Fathom’s features and pricing change — verify on fathom.video.
When Fathom is the better choice
If you want a tool that automatically joins every call, records it, and keeps a library of recordings with timestamps and highlights, Fathom is built for that. MinutesAI does not record — it turns a transcript you already have into notes, with no bot and no account.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a Fathom alternative without a bot?
Yes. MinutesAI never joins your call. You paste a transcript and get a summary, decisions, and action items — no bot, no signup.
Why avoid a meeting bot?
Some calls are sensitive, some clients do not want an extra participant recording, and some companies do not allow third-party bots. A paste-based tool sidesteps all of that.
Does this record or transcribe the call like Fathom?
No. MinutesAI works from an existing transcript. To create a transcript, use your meeting tool (Meet, Teams, Zoom) — see our platform guides.
Is it really free?
Yes, free with no signup and a per-device daily limit. Fathom has a free tier plus paid plans.
Is my meeting data stored?
No. Unlike a recorder that keeps your calls in an account, MinutesAI uses your transcript only to generate the notes and does not store it on our servers.