Side-by-side record

Fathom vs. Textedly

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 Textedly at $29.

Full comparison

	Fathomfrom $15 per user/month, billed annually (Team plan, 2+ users)	Textedlyfrom $29 per month
Audyense Score	76AS*Strong	32AS*Low
Positioning	Free AI notetaker for Zoom, Teams, and Google Meet	Textedly is an easy-to-use SMS and MMS marketing tool designed for businesses to engage customers through text messaging.
Free tier	Yes	Yes
Deployment	Cloud / SaaS	Cloud / SaaS
Best fit	Startup, SMB, Mid-market	Startup, SMB, Mid-market, Enterprise
Pricing plans	Team$15	FreeFree Basic$29 Premium$599 Business$15
Text and multimedia messaging	—	YesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Scheduled and mass texting	—	YesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Two-way SMS conversations	—	YesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Automated drip campaigns	—	YesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Text-to-pay and reviews	—	YesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Webforms for SMS opt-ins	—	YesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Data enrichment	—	YesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Workflow automation	—	YesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Multichannel outreach	—	YesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Ai Copywriting	—	YesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Integrations verified	—	5+
Aggregate rating	5.0 · 6.9k reviews	— · No reviews yet
Integrations	ZoomMicrosoft TeamsGoogle MeetSlack	ZapierLinkedInFacebookTwitterAPI
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: Text and multimedia messaging Documented capability: Scheduled and mass texting Profile names a concrete ICP: Textedly is perfect for businesses of all sizes that want an easy way to send mass SMS and MMS text messages, manage contacts, and improve customer co Public profile names Zapier, LinkedIn, Facebook 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, 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
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Editorial read of this comparison

The table summarizes structured facts; this section explains what the differences mean for a real buying decision.

Where each tool fits, and where it may not

Fathom

Fathom is an AI meeting notetaker that records, transcribes, and summarizes calls across Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams, with searchable call history, AI-generated action items, and coaching scorecards on higher tiers.

A particularly good fit for: Individuals and teams wanting a strong free-forever meeting notetaker

May be a poor fit if: Teams needing deep sales conversation analytics beyond notetaking

Textedly

Textedly is an easy-to-use SMS and MMS marketing tool designed for businesses to engage customers through text messaging. It fits in the mobile marketing category, helping companies send bulk messages quickly and efficiently. What sets Textedly apart is its simple platform with powerful features like mass texting, drip campaigns, and rich media messages, supported by a 98% message open rate. The tool shines in marketing alerts, sales promotions, appointment reminders, and customer surveys. Businesses see results fast, often within minutes of sending messages to thousands of contacts. Its no-contract plans and free trial also allow quick adoption without risk. Textedly integrates well with CRMs, email platforms, and automation tools like Zapier, enhancing customer communication workflows. However, it is not intended for complex multi-channel marketing or heavy data enrichment. It focuses solely on mobile text messaging to boost engagement and communication speed.

A particularly good fit for: perfect for businesses of all sizes that want an easy way to send mass SMS and MMS text messages, manage contacts, and improve customer communication without co Startups, SMBs, Mid-market, Enterprise teams with a defined revenue workflow multichannel outreach

May be a poor fit if: Teams looking for a single-purpose tool outside its documented go-to-market focus Teams that need unlimited usage without plan or credit limits

Pricing and plan structure

Fathom: Published starting price $15 per user/month, billed annually (Team plan, 2+ users)

Team$15 per user/month

Textedly: Published starting price $29 per month

FreeFree
Basic$29 per user/month
Premium$599 per user/month
Business$15 per month

Capabilities worth validating

Fathom: the record has no feature-level evidence yet; verify the workflow directly. Integrations include Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Slack.
Textedly: Text and multimedia messaging, Scheduled and mass texting, Two-way SMS conversations, Automated drip campaigns, Text-to-pay and reviews Integrations include Zapier, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter.

Questions to answer before switching

Does Fathom's selected plan include the features and limits we need?
Does Textedly's selected plan include the features and limits we need?
Does the exact integration path for Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet support the sync direction, permissions, and volume we need?
Is a hosted-only deployment acceptable for the team and customers who will use this system?

How to evaluate this shortlist

A useful comparison turns the differences between Sales & CRM tools into a concrete test. Use these steps to avoid choosing from a feature table or the lowest headline price alone.

Start with a representative Sales & CRM workflow, not a feature checklist. Define who will use it, what data goes in, and what outcome the team needs.
Test the complete path through Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet: permissions, sync direction, failure handling, and volume limits often matter more than the integration name.
Compare the cost of the real scenario, including users, usage, storage, support, and contract requirements. The entry price alone does not measure adoption cost.
Before switching, list the evidence gaps, request a demo of the critical workflow, and confirm security, data residency, export, and support with each vendor.

Some signals in these records are still incomplete. Treat that as a prompt to validate the workflow directly, not as a claim that a feature does not exist.

Research basis

Last checked: 2026-08-25. Pricing, integrations, feature support, and review signals can change, so treat this as a research snapshot and verify the final decision with the vendor.

Sources consulted: Fathom product site, G2, Capterra; Textedly product site, ColdIQ profile, Vendor website