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Fathom vs. Skool

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The short version

Skool starts at $9 per seat, versus Fathom at $15.

Full comparison

Fathomfrom $15 per user/month, billed annually (Team plan, 2+ users)
Skoolfrom $9 per month
Audyense Score76AS*Strong31AS*Low
PositioningFree AI notetaker for Zoom, Teams, and Google MeetSkool is a community platform built for creators and businesses to build and manage engaged groups.
Free tierYesYes
DeploymentCloud / SaaSCloud / SaaS
Best fitStartup, SMB, Mid-marketStartup, SMB
Pricing plans
  • Team$15
  • FreeFree
  • Premium$13
  • BusinessCustom pricing
  • Pro$99
Discover and create communitiesYesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Join free and paid groupsYesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Learn from expert coachesYesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Access diverse interest topicsYesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Connect with like-minded membersYesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Grow skills and confidenceYesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Workflow automationYesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Retention & Loyalty ToolsYesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Customer ServiceYesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Integrations verified2+
Aggregate rating5.0 · 6.9k reviews · No reviews yet
Integrations
ZoomMicrosoft TeamsGoogle MeetSlack
LinkedInAPI
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: Discover and create communities
  • Documented capability: Join free and paid groups
  • Profile names a concrete ICP: Skool is recommended for people who want to discover or create communities focused on hobbies, business, health, and more. It’s perfect for those look
  • Public profile names LinkedIn, API as connected workflow surfaces
Cons
  • Managing multiple notetaker bots in one meeting can be clunky per reviews
  • Pricing and usage limits should be rechecked before purchase
  • Fit is strongest for the stated Startups, SMBs audience rather than every team
  • The public profile names few integrations, so required connections need direct verification
  • Reported outcomes and vendor claims should be validated with the buyer's own data
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