Fathom vs Make: which one fits your business?
Side-by-side comparison of Fathom and Make — fees, features, ease, support, and which one fits your business. Scored on the same rubric.
Short answer: Fathom wins on our scorecard (8.3/10 vs 7.8/10).
| Scored on | Fathom | Make |
|---|---|---|
| Right fit for small biz | 8 | 8 |
| Ease of use | 9 | 6 |
| Fees & pricing | 9 | 9 |
| Customer support | 7 | 6 |
| Features | 8 | 9 |
| Standard Version | $0 (Free) | — |
| Team Edition (Annual) | $15/user/month | — |
| Team Edition (Monthly) | $19/user/month | — |
| Setup Fee | $0 | — |
| Free Plan | — | $0 (1,000 ops) |
| Core Plan | — | From $9/mo |
| Pro Plan | — | From $16/mo |
| Teams Plan | — | From $29/mo |
Fathom in one paragraph
Fathom is the most cost-effective way for small businesses to automate meeting documentation without the overhead of a virtual assistant.
Skip it if: You primarily hold sensitive in-person meetings where a digital recording bot would be considered intrusive or inappropriate.
Make in one paragraph
Make is the most powerful and cost-effective automation tool for small businesses that have outgrown simple tasks and need complex, multi-step workflows.
Skip it if: Skip it if you only need to connect two apps for a single task once a month, as the interface will be overkill.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Fathom or Make?
On our five-axis scorecard, Fathom scores higher (8.3/10 vs 7.8/10). Fathom is the most cost-effective way for small businesses to automate meeting documentation without the overhead of a virtual assistant.
Who should skip Fathom?
You primarily hold sensitive in-person meetings where a digital recording bot would be considered intrusive or inappropriate.
Who should skip Make?
Skip it if you only need to connect two apps for a single task once a month, as the interface will be overkill.