Bench test · AI Meetings
Fathom vs Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365
Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 beats Fathom 8.5 to 8.1 on our four-agent test panel, winning 2 of 4 agents head to head. Fathom: free tier available. Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365: from $30/mo. Facts last verified November 1, 2026.
| Fathom | Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 | |
|---|---|---|
| consensus | score8.1/10 | score8.5/10 |
| agents won | 0 / 4 | 2 / 4 ▲ |
| from | Free | $30/mo ▲ |
| free tier | yes ▲ | no |
| category | AI Meetings | AI Meetings |
Agent panel — head to head
| Anthropic | 7.6 | 7.6 |
| OpenAI | 8.1 | 8.6 ▲ |
| Gemini | 8.5 | 9.5 ▲ |
| Grok | 8.3 | 8.3 |
Fathom
- ✓Free tier with robust functionality
- ✓Works across multiple meeting platforms
- ✓Saves time on note-taking and follow-ups
- —Privacy concerns with automatic recording
- —Requires participant consent in some jurisdictions
- —Summary quality varies by meeting complexity
Automatic meeting recording and transcriptionAI-generated summaries and key takeawaysAction item extraction and trackingSpeaker identification and timestampsIntegration with calendar and CRM toolsSearchable meeting library
Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365
- ✓Saves time on manual note-taking and follow-ups
- ✓Ensures consistent documentation of decisions and action items
- ✓Seamless integration within Microsoft 365 ecosystem
- —Requires Microsoft 365 enterprise subscription
- —Privacy concerns with AI processing meeting data
- —Accuracy depends on audio quality and meeting complexity
Automatic meeting transcription and summarizationAction item and decision extractionReal-time meeting notes generationIntegration with Teams, Outlook, and WordMulti-language supportChat-based Q&A about meeting content
Free · free tier
Try Fathom ▸Verdict
Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 takes it — 8.5 to 8.1.
The panel gave Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 the edge on 2 of 4 agents. That said, Fathom has a free tier if budget is the deciding factor.