Fathom earns its spot in my toolkit by doing what too many tools don’t—respecting boundaries. It’s purpose-built to prioritize privacy without compromising performance – GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2 Type II – they’ve covered all of the bases transparently, just check out the trust center. There’s no data mining, no shady access requests—just clean, reliable AI note-taking that stays in its lane. With seamless Google Meet integration, a native desktop app, and compatibility with privacy-focused browsers like Brave, Fathom fits into real workflows, not just ideal ones. For consultants, small teams, and client-focused pros, it captures what matters and steps aside—no overreach, no micromanaging into every aspect of your calendar, just clarity.

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• Fathom puts you first. Starting with your data, though they have first rate AI powered by Anthropic, their AI is never trained on your data. 
• Fathom is not intrusive. Unlike some of the other AI tools, Fathom DOES NOT require you to hand over access to your entire calendar in order to view meeting notes – and now that we think about it, anyone that does is practicing predatory behaviors.
• Earn your Fathom upgrades – sell upgrades to their teams tier and earn premium for yourself. Its a good trade off.