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FathomvsMicrosoft Copilot

Fathom vs Microsoft Copilot for nonprofits

Choose Fathom if…

Small nonprofits that want free meeting notes

Not ideal for: Organisations that need data-residency options or negotiated training terms

Choose Microsoft Copilot if…

Nonprofits already on Microsoft 365 who want AI that works with their SharePoint, Outlook and Teams files

Not ideal for: Teams on Google Workspace

FathomMicrosoft Copilot
Our rating●●●●●●●●●●
PriceFree plan · paid from US$15/user/month (Team, billed annually)Free plan · (Copilot Chat); add-on US$25.50/user/month
Nonprofit offerFathom's pricing page lists '10 free seats for nonprofits' under special programs.Copilot Chat included with Microsoft 365, and the Copilot add-on at a nonprofit price of US$25.50/user/month (paid yearly); Microsoft 365 Business Basic is reported to be free for nonprofits up to 300 users.
TypeSpecialistSuite
SuitsVolunteer-run, Small, MediumSmall, Medium, Large
Available in🌍 Anywhere🌍 Anywhere
Strengths
  • Best free plan for meeting notes
  • 10 free nonprofit seats
  • Clear paid tiers
  • Chat included at no extra charge for Microsoft 365 users
  • Strong enterprise data protection terms
  • Works with the files you already store in Microsoft 365
Watch out for
  • Nonprofit application route is not documented on the page
  • Opt-out needed for own-model training (reported)
  • Mostly aimed at sales teams
  • Add-on costs US$25.50 per user a month at nonprofit price
  • Nonprofit pricing varies by country and route
  • Naming and licensing have changed, which makes it confusing
Key features
  • Unlimited recording and transcription on the free plan
  • AI summaries and action items
  • Clips and playlists
  • Copilot Chat included with Microsoft 365
  • AI in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams (add-on)
  • Meeting summaries in Teams

Our ratings: Fathom: Generous free meeting notes plus 10 free nonprofit seats make it an easy default. Microsoft Copilot: Copilot Chat comes with Microsoft 365, the default choice for Microsoft-based teams.

General information, not professional advice. Prices and nonprofit offers change and our research is AI-assisted, so confirm with the vendor before you buy. Names and logos belong to their owners. Full disclaimer

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