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Head-to-Head Comparison
Descript vs Fathom
An honest, side-by-side breakdown of pricing, features, and security — so you can pick the right tool.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Descript | Fathom |
|---|---|---|
| CompareMyAI score | 8.0 / 10 | 7.5 / 10 |
| Free tier | ||
| API access | ||
| Open source | ||
| Enterprise ready | ||
| GDPR compliant | ||
| SOC 2 certified | ||
| ISO 27001 | ||
| MFA supported | ||
| Trains on your data | Yes |
Pricing
FreeFree
Hobbyist£13/mo
Creator£19/mo
Business£39/mo
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FreeFree
Premium£13/mo
Team£15/mo
Business£16/mo
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Prices in GBP. Verified monthly. Always check the provider's site for the latest.
Pros & cons
Descript
Pros
- +SOC2 Type II and GDPR compliant — strongest compliance credentials in the video category
- +Transcript-based editing removes filler words and errors as easily as editing a document
- +No AI training on user content by default — explicit opt-in required (confirmed from security page)
- +API included with all paid plans for automating transcription, captions, and publishing
Cons
- −End-user MFA not confirmed — employee systems only per security page
- −ISO 27001 not confirmed from official sources
- −AI credits cap at 1,500/month on Business plan — may deplete with heavy video generation use
Fathom
Pros
- +Free tier includes unlimited recordings and AI summaries — no credit or time limit
- +Business tier auto-syncs meeting outcomes to CRM fields — no manual entry required
- +DPA available (fathom.ai/dpa) and BAA for HIPAA — structured data handling programme
- +Team and Business tiers include deal insights and coaching metrics for sales teams
Cons
- −Trains on de-identified user data by default — opt-out required in account settings
- −GDPR and SOC2 not explicitly confirmed on accessed official pages
- −Meeting-focused only — not a general-purpose productivity or writing tool
Our take— Descript wins
Based on our comparison of published pricing, features, and compliance data, Descript scores 8.0/10 to Fathom's 7.5/10. Descript pulls ahead with GDPR compliance and SOC 2 certification. Fathom stays close but doesn't lead on any single attribute here. If GDPR compliance matters, go Descript; if it doesn't, Fathom.