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ConnectVault vs Fathom

Same facts, side by side: starting price, free tier, MCP, API and what each one is actually built for.

Starting price

ConnectVault

₹499/mo Free tier 7 day free trial

A personal networking CRM that captures people from business cards, QR codes, LinkedIn and meetings, with an AI agent that drafts follow-ups and preps meetings. Free for 100 contacts, Pro from ₹499 a month with a 7-day trial. Best for recruiters and BD people who network at events and lose track afterwards.

Where ConnectVault fits

  • Recruiters and BD people who meet candidates and clients at events
  • Professionals in India who want rupee and UPI billing
  • People who collect business cards and never follow up

Fathom

$15/user/mo Free tier Free trial

General AI note taker with unlimited recordings, transcripts and instant summaries on the free plan. Team is $15/user/mo billed annually with a two user minimum; Business adds CRM field sync.

Where Fathom fits

  • Solo recruiters who want an uncapped free note taker
  • Agency desks that live in a CRM for client work
  • Teams that share call highlights through playlists
  • Buyers who want a long money back window

At a glance

DetailConnectVaultFathom
Starting price₹499/mo$15/user/mo
Free tier✓Yes✓Yes
Free trial7 day free trialYes
MCP server–No✓Yes
Public API✓Yes✓Yes
Listed underLead generation, AI assistantsAI note takers

Where they pull apart

ConnectVault

Stands out: It covers the whole path from a business card or event badge to a drafted follow-up, with a daily briefing that tells you who to contact next, and a free plan to start.

Watch out: Email and CRM integrations are still on the roadmap, there is no iOS app yet, and prices are in rupees. Meeting recording and follow-up drafts need Pro.

Not the right fit for

  • Recruiting teams that need a shared ATS or recruiting CRM
  • iPhone-only users until the iOS app ships
  • Teams that need it to sync with Salesforce or HubSpot today

Fathom

Stands out: Fathom's free plan has no cap on recordings, transcripts or instant summaries, and paid plans come with a 90 day money back guarantee.

Watch out: There is no ATS writeback, only CRM sync. Team and Business need at least two users, and Team works out cheaper than the individual Premium plan.

Not the right fit for

  • Teams that need interview notes in an ATS
  • Solo buyers who want Team pricing without a second seat

Pros and cons

ConnectVault

  • Free plan with 50 card scans a month
  • AI drafts follow-ups and preps meetings
  • Captures from cards, QR, LinkedIn and voice
  • No Gmail, Outlook or CRM sync yet, only on the roadmap
  • iOS app not yet released
  • Priced in rupees with no fixed USD price shown

Fathom

  • Unlimited recordings and summaries free
  • 90 day money back guarantee
  • Bot free capture on Mac (beta)
  • No ATS writeback
  • Two user minimum on Team and Business
  • Account wide Ask Fathom is still in beta

What each one costs

ConnectVault

₹499/mo

Starter is free forever with 50 AI credits a month, Standard AI, 100 contacts, 50 card scans, 5 ARIA chats a day, morning briefings, events and QR sharing, and needs no card. Pro is ₹499 a month (₹4,999 a year) with a 7-day free trial and adds 500 credits, Advanced AI, follow-up drafts, meeting recording and prep, network health, the weekly digest, LinkedIn, phone and CSV import and contact export. Plus is ₹1,499 a month and adds 2,000 credits with up to 500 rolling over, Premium AI, priority support and API access. Credits pay for AI actions, for example one per chat and one per minute of meeting transcription. Billed in rupees through Razorpay, which takes international cards. Team plans are not yet published. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 31 Oct 2026

Fathom

$15/user/mo

Free covers unlimited recordings, transcription and instant AI summaries. Premium, for individuals, is $16/user/mo billed annually ($20 monthly). Team is $15/user/mo billed annually ($19 monthly) with a two user minimum. Business is $25/user/mo billed annually ($34 monthly) and adds CRM field sync and AI scorecards. Enterprise is quoted. Paid plans have a free trial and a 90 day money back guarantee. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 22 Sep 2026

Common questions

Can you try ConnectVault or Fathom for free?
ConnectVault and Fathom carry a free tier on our listing. ConnectVault offers a 7 day free trial. Fathom offers a free trial.
Does ConnectVault or Fathom have an MCP server?
Fathom ships a first party MCP server, so an AI assistant can work the product directly.

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Editorial listings, never paid rankings. Prices checked 31 Oct 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?