A Fathom alternative for recordings you already have
GhostMinutes and Fathom solve different problems. Fathom captures calls live, and its free plan includes unlimited recordings and transcriptions, which is hard to beat if that is what you need. GhostMinutes is the alternative when you already have a file: it transcribes any audio or video recording you upload, from any source, starting at $1 a month.
GhostMinutes and Fathom compared
| Feature | GhostMinutes | Fathom |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | 150 minutes a month | Unlimited recordings and transcriptions |
| Works from | Files you upload, from any source | Calls it captures live |
| Lowest paid price | Lite: $1/mo, or $5 a year | Team: $19 per user/mo, or $15 annually, 2 users minimum |
| Individual paid plan | Pro: $5/mo for 3,600 minutes | Premium: $20/mo, or $16 annually |
| Uploading files | On every plan, up to 1 GB each | Not stated on its pricing page |
| Joins your call | Never. You upload the recording after the call | Your choice of bot capture or bot-free capture (in beta) |
| Live notes during a call | Not on the web. The iOS app records on your iPhone | Captures during the call |
Fathom details come from Fathom pricing, checked on November 6, 2026. Prices change, so check the vendor's page before you decide.
Which one should you choose?
Choose GhostMinutes if
- You have recordings from before you started using a notetaker
- Someone sent you a file, or it came from a tool Fathom does not cover
- You need transcripts of voice memos, lectures or interviews, not only calls
Choose Fathom if
- You want free capture of your live calls going forward
- You mainly work in video calls and want notes set up before the meeting
Common questions
Fathom lists a free plan with unlimited recordings and transcriptions. GhostMinutes also has a free plan, with 150 minutes a month, but it works differently: it transcribes files you upload instead of capturing calls live.
For transcribing recordings, yes. For capturing live calls automatically, no. Some people use a live notetaker for calls and GhostMinutes for everything else.
No. It never joins a call. You upload a recording afterwards.
Fathom's pricing page does not mention uploading files. GhostMinutes takes any audio or video file up to 1 GB.