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Channels vs. Fathom

Built from each tool’s researched, reviewed record. Figures are checked against public pricing pages at research time — always confirm current pricing with the vendor before buying.

The short version

Fathom starts at $15 per seat, versus Channels at $24.

Full comparison

Channelsfrom $24 per month
Fathomfrom $15 per user/month, billed annually (Team plan, 2+ users)
Audyense Score33AS*Low76AS*Strong
PositioningChannels is a data-driven phone system designed to improve customer service for businesses.Free AI notetaker for Zoom, Teams, and Google Meet
Free tierYesYes
DeploymentCloud / SaaSCloud / SaaS
Best fitStartup, SMB, Mid-market, EnterpriseStartup, SMB, Mid-market
Pricing plans
  • FreeFree
  • BasicCustom pricing
  • EnterpriseCustom pricing
  • Team$40
  • Team$15
Free calls from websiteYesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Data-driven helplineYesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Sales calls from any webpageYesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Send and receive SMSYesDocumented in the sourced profile.
International phone numbersYesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Integrations with popular appsYesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Workflow automationYesDocumented in the sourced profile.
E MeetingYesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Phone DialersYesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Call Routing SoftwareYesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Integrations verified9+
Aggregate rating · No reviews yet5.0 · 6.9k reviews
Integrations
HubSpotPipedriveCloseMakeLinkedInFacebook+3 more
ZoomMicrosoft TeamsGoogle MeetSlack
Security & compliance
SOC 2 Type IIGDPRHIPAA
Pros
  • Documented capability: Free calls from website
  • Documented capability: Data-driven helpline
  • Profile names a concrete ICP: Channels is perfect for businesses that want a simple phone system to improve customer support, boost sales, and work remotely. It’s great for teams u
  • Public profile names HubSpot, Pipedrive, Close as connected workflow surfaces
  • Free plan is fully featured for unlimited recordings/transcripts
  • Very high user satisfaction and ease-of-use scores on G2
  • Deep CRM and calendar integrations, plus MCP/API access
Cons
  • Pricing and usage limits should be rechecked before purchase
  • Fit is strongest for the stated Startups, SMBs, Mid-market, Enterprise audience rather than every team
  • Named integrations should be validated against the team's exact plan and workflow
  • Reported outcomes and vendor claims should be validated with the buyer's own data
  • Managing multiple notetaker bots in one meeting can be clunky per reviews
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