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Fathom vs. PPC Shield

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The short version

Fathom starts at $15 per seat, versus PPC Shield at $39.

Full comparison

Fathomfrom $15 per user/month, billed annually (Team plan, 2+ users)
PPC Shieldfrom $39 per month
Audyense Score76AS*Strong32AS*Low
PositioningFree AI notetaker for Zoom, Teams, and Google MeetPPC Shield is a tool designed to protect Google Ads campaigns.
Free tierYesYes
DeploymentCloud / SaaSCloud / SaaS
Best fitStartup, SMB, Mid-marketStartup, SMB, Mid-market
Pricing plans
  • Team$15
  • FreeFree
  • BasicCustom pricing
  • ProfessionalCustom pricing
  • Standard$55
Control the quality of trafficYesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Block fraudsters from adsYesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Real-time dashboard and reportsYesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Easy Google Ads integrationYesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Dedicated account manager supportYesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Instant ad budget savingsYesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Sales ReportingYesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Ai For Google AdsYesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Integrations verified5+
Aggregate rating5.0 · 6.9k reviews · No reviews yet
Integrations
ZoomMicrosoft TeamsGoogle MeetSlack
LinkedInGoogle AdsFacebookInstagramAPI
Security & compliance
SOC 2 Type IIGDPRHIPAA
Pros
  • 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
  • Documented capability: Control the quality of traffic
  • Documented capability: Block fraudsters from ads
  • Profile names a concrete ICP: PPC Shield is recommended for businesses using Google Ads who want to block click fraud and save their ad budget. It’s perfect for marketers seeking e
  • Public profile names LinkedIn, Google Ads, Facebook as connected workflow surfaces
Cons
  • Managing multiple notetaker bots in one meeting can be clunky per reviews
  • Some pricing or higher-tier terms are not publicly itemized
  • Fit is strongest for the stated Startups, SMBs, Mid-market 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
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