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Fathom vs. Shield

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The short version

Fathom starts at $15 per seat, versus Shield at $25.

Full comparison

Fathomfrom $15 per user/month, billed annually (Team plan, 2+ users)
Shieldfrom $25 per month
Audyense Score76AS*Strong32AS*Low
PositioningFree AI notetaker for Zoom, Teams, and Google MeetShield is a LinkedIn analytics tool designed to help individuals and teams track personal LinkedIn profiles at scale.
Free tierYesYes
DeploymentCloud / SaaSCloud / SaaS
Best fitStartup, SMB, Mid-marketStartup, SMB
Pricing plans
  • Team$15
  • Free$25
  • BasicCustom pricing
  • Team$25
  • ScaleCustom pricing
Connect and track LinkedIn profilesYesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Analyze post and profile performanceYesDocumented in the sourced profile.
View audience demographics insightsYesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Manage teams and user rolesYesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Save posts with content collectionsYesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Use free LinkedIn formatting toolsYesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Account researchYesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Data AttributionYesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Catch All VerificationYesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Post & Engagement AnalyticsYesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Integrations verified4+
Aggregate rating5.0 · 6.9k reviews · No reviews yet
Integrations
ZoomMicrosoft TeamsGoogle MeetSlack
SalesforceHubSpotLinkedInAPI
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: Connect and track LinkedIn profiles
  • Documented capability: Analyze post and profile performance
  • Profile names a concrete ICP: Shield is perfect for individuals and teams who want to track and improve their LinkedIn profiles with real data. Use Shield to see what works, grow y
  • Public profile names Salesforce, HubSpot, LinkedIn 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 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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