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MeetingRecorder vs Fathom

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

MeetingRecorder

6.0
Productivity

Recorder for meetings capturing mic and system audio

Fathom

8.0
Productivity

Record and transcribe video conferences

Metric MeetingRecorder Fathom
Category Productivity Productivity
AI Score 6.0 8.0
30-day Installs 43 72
90-day Installs 44 172
365-day Installs 44 493
Version 1.6.3 3.7.0
Auto-updates Yes No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 8 8.0K
GitHub Forks 10 381
Open Issues - 5
License MIT
Language C++ Go
Last GitHub Commit 2mo ago 2y ago
First Seen Aug 5, 2026 Nov 10, 2024

Reviews

MeetingRecorder

MeetingRecorder is a macOS app that efficiently captures both microphone and system audio during meetings. It offers AI-powered features like live transcription and summaries, making it ideal for professionals who need detailed records of their discussions.

Records meetings by capturing audio from the microphone and system.

Pros

  • + Captures both microphone and system audio
  • + Includes AI-powered transcription and summaries
  • + Auto-updates for consistent functionality

Cons

  • - Unknown license raises concerns
  • - GitHub focus on ESP32-S3 may indicate limited macOS app development

Fathom

Fathom is a privacy-focused tool that simplifies video conference recording and transcription. It is ideal for teams needing an efficient, secure way to review meetings without external dependencies.

Records and transcribes video conferences for easy review.

Pros

  • + Privacy-focused
  • + Simple and efficient
  • + Open-source
  • + Active community

Cons

  • - No auto-updates
  • - Niche focus may limit features