Fathom Free Plan AI Summary Limit Reached

How to fix it

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1. FIX 1Use the General/Enhanced template

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   1. 01The General/Enhanced summary is available to all users including Free (since May 2026)
   2. 02Set it as your default template so every call still gets a usable summary
   Did this fix it? Yes No

2. FIX 2Save advanced summaries for key calls

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   1. 01Turn off auto-record for internal meetings in Settings
   2. 02Record client or important calls so they use your 5 advanced summaries
   Did this fix it? Yes No

3. FIX 3Upgrade to Premium

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   1. 01Premium is $20/month or $16/month billed yearly with no summary cap
   2. 02Use the free trial first to check summary quality on your own calls
   Did this fix it? Yes No

Symptoms

After a handful of meetings the summary is shorter, AI action items and follow-up emails are missing, and Fathom prompts you to upgrade.

Why it happens

• C-01Free plan cap of 5 advanced summaries per month
• C-02Action items, follow-up emails, custom summaries and Ask Fathom are Premium features
• C-03The 30-day Premium preview ended

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