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Fathom vs Pixlr

Side-by-side comparison of Fathom and Pixlr.

Tool
Fathom

AI meeting recorder that writes your notes for you

Pixlr

Browser-based photo editing without the software install

Starting price
16/mo
1.99/mo
Founded
2020
2008
Pricing model
freemium
freemium
Free option
Free tier
Free tier

What they are

Fathom

Fathom records, transcribes, and summarizes meetings on Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams, then delivers a structured recap with action items within seconds of the call ending. It is used by individual contributors, sales reps, consultants, and customer success teams who want to stay present in conversations rather than writing notes. A bot-free capture mode launched in 2026 for Mac lets participants see no extra attendee in the call. CRM sync to HubSpot and Salesforce is available on paid tiers, and the free plan is genuinely unlimited on recordings and storage.

Pixlr

Pixlr is a web and mobile photo editor that covers everything from quick retouches to layered compositions, running entirely in the browser with no download required. It attracts social media creators, bloggers, and small-business owners who need Photoshop-adjacent tools without the Adobe subscription cost. The free tier is functional but ad-supported and now leans heavily on AI features that push users toward paid plans. At $1.99 per month the entry plan is genuinely affordable, though the feature set per tier can feel inconsistently gated.

Choose
Fathom

if you need ai meetings. It has a usable free tier to start with.

  • +Free plan includes unlimited recordings, storage, and transcription in 38 languages with no time limits
  • +AI summaries are ready within roughly 30 seconds of a meeting ending
  • +Bot-free capture mode (Mac, 2026 beta) lets you record without adding a visible bot participant
Choose
Pixlr

if you need thumbnails and visuals. It has a usable free tier to start with.

  • +Runs in any modern browser with no install needed
  • +Entry paid plan is very affordable compared to Adobe alternatives
  • +Supports layers, masks, and blending modes familiar to Photoshop users

Which to choose

Fathom and Pixlr solve different problems, so most people would not choose between them directly. The comparison below helps if you are weighing where to spend budget, or deciding whether you need both.

Read the full reviews for Fathom and Pixlr.

Pricing checked 28 Jun 2026.