Fathom vs Rango

Fathom

Still one of the most generous free notetakers we have looked at: unlimited recordings and transcripts with no paywall on the basics, and the paid tiers stay cheap for small sales teams. Since September 2026 Fathom belongs to Superhuman (the former Grammarly), so buyers signing annual contracts should expect the product to be pulled toward that suite. Teams that need deep revenue analytics are still better served by Gong-class platforms.

Pros

• +Free tier includes unlimited recordings, transcripts and clips, which competitors gate
• +Bot-free capture avoids the awkward third participant in the call
• +Public API and MCP server on paid plans, plus native Claude and ChatGPT integrations
• +Aggressive switching offers: free Business for Gong contract holders, 10 free nonprofit seats

Cons

• −CRM sync is capped at three users per domain on lower tiers
• −Team and Business both require two seats, so a solo user pays the $20 Premium rate
• −Business costs $34 per user on monthly billing, $25 only when paid annually
• −Account-wide Ask Fathom search is still marked beta and has lookback limits by tier

Rango

Rango goes further than a note-taker by acting inside the call, pulling up files or answering questions when addressed by name, and by carrying memory across meetings so past decisions are searchable later. The free plan only covers a single 30-minute meeting, so evaluating the live-participation features requires paying before the second call.

Pros

• +Responds live during a call when addressed by name, not just after the fact
• +Cross-meeting memory lets users query decisions from past conversations
• +Connects to 20+ tools including CRM, email, and issue trackers
• +Meeting hours are metered individually with refunds available

Cons

• −Free tier is limited to a single 30-minute meeting
• −Per-hour pricing can add up for teams with heavy meeting loads

Is Fathom cheaper than Rango?

On published entry prices, Fathom starts lower — $20/mo against $49/mo for Rango. Entry price is the lowest paid plan as we last verified it; what each plan includes differs.

Does Fathom or Rango have a free tier?

Both: Fathom has a free tier, and Rango has a free tier.

Which has a public API, Fathom or Rango?

Fathom ships a public API, as of our last verification. A public API for Rango is not confirmed by us — check its developer docs before you plan an integration.