# Fathom: how AI models rank it, October 2026

Finance AI Recommendation Index, October 2026 Edition. Named in 53 judge labels across 8 categories by 14 of 14 models. Page: https://finance-ai-index.com/vendors/fathom/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FP&A platforms | 15% | 2 | 8% | 13 |
| Financial reporting and dashboards | 2% | 15 | 0% | 5 |
| Financial consolidation | 2% | 8 | 0% | 10 |
| Financial modeling and scenario planning | 2% | 16 | 0% | 6 |
| Cash flow forecasting | 0% | 29 | 21% | 14 |
| Corporate performance management | 0% | 40 | 33% | 3 |
| AI accounting assistants | 0% | 62 | 0% | 1 |
| SaaS metrics and analytics | 0% | 52 | 0% | 1 |

## What the models said for it

- "For quick implementation: Cloud-based tools like Fathom or Finmark offer fast setup with reasonable pricing." (MiniMax M2.5, FP&A platforms)
- "Top pick for budget-conscious SMBs ... Try Fathom's free trial—it's the sweet spot for cost vs. features." (Grok 4.1 Fast, FP&A platforms)
- "Start with Syft Analytics (free tier) or Fathom (~$44/month) if you need integrated forecasting." (Kimi K2, FP&A platforms)
- "Go with G-Accon (to automate Google Sheets) or Fathom (for polished dashboard reporting)" (Gemini 3.5 Flash, FP&A platforms)

## And against it

- "Reporting Platforms Masquerading as Forecasting Tools (e.g., Fathom, ...): These excel at historical reporting but often just "extend trends"" (Grok 4.1 Fast, Cash flow forecasting)
- "Tools to Be Cautious About: Management Reporting Platforms (Fathom, Reach Reporting, Spotlight Reporting, LiveFlow)" (Mistral Small, Cash flow forecasting)
- "Other mentions like Fathom (~$65/mo) or Futrli are solid but pricier for limited budgets." (Grok 4.1 Fast, Cash flow forecasting)
- "users report missing features, upload/import problems, and limited customization" (GPT-5.4 mini, FP&A platforms)

## Movement since September 2026

Floor: 10 points of share, measured on the calibration repeat. A larger change is movement; a smaller one is noise.

- Financial reporting and dashboards: 12% to 2%, −10. Cleared the floor by 0 points · rank 2 → 15 of 105.
- FP&A platforms: 10% to 15%, +4. Inside the floor by 6 points · rank 5 → 2 of 74.
- Cash flow forecasting: 2% to 0%, −2. Inside the floor by 8 points · rank 18 → 29 of 101.
- Financial modeling and scenario planning: 2% to 2%, ±0. Inside the floor by 10 points · rank 12 → 16 of 77.
- Financial consolidation: 2% to 2%, ±0. Inside the floor by 10 points · rank 7 → 8 of 102.
- Corporate performance management: 0% to 0%, ±0. Inside the floor by 10 points · rank 39 → 40 of 99.
- AI accounting assistants: 0% to 0%, ±0. Inside the floor by 10 points · rank 21 → 62 of 85.
- SaaS metrics and analytics: 0% to 0%, ±0. Inside the floor by 10 points · rank 76 → 52 of 78.

## In its own words

What Fathom's own pages state, read 2026-09-28. Stated by the vendor, not checked by the index.

- Positioning: All-in-one reporting, analysis & forecasting (https://fathomhq.com/)
- For: Business advisors, CFOs and business managers at companies of every size and industry (https://fathomhq.com/)
- Price stated: Free trial available. Paid plans available. (https://fathomhq.com/)
- Starting price: $67/ month (https://www.fathomhq.com/pricing)
- Free plan or trial: Free trial available. (https://fathomhq.com/)
- Integrations claimed: 4 (https://www.fathomhq.com/security)
- Certifications: GDPR compliant, SOC 2 Type 1 certified, ISO 27001 certified
- Customers named: Haydenshapes, MAP, BELAY, O'Connor CPA Firm, Polperro Winery, Robertson Scannell, Thomas Westcott, Right Brain Insights

## What it publishes

Every page fathomhq.com exposes, read 2026-09-29: 1201 addresses. By kind, pages and the last 90 days:

- blog: 368 pages, 10 in the last 90 days, latest 2026-09-28
- case study: 26 pages, 0 in the last 90 days, latest undated
- webinar or virtual event: 72 pages, 0 in the last 90 days, latest undated
- report or ebook: 11 pages, 0 in the last 90 days, latest undated
- comparison: 10 pages, 2 in the last 90 days, latest 2026-09-17
- template or tool: 8 pages, 1 in the last 90 days, latest 2026-08-12
- glossary or explainer: 12 pages, 0 in the last 90 days, latest 2026-05-06
- Recent: 2026-09-28 blog: Multi entity consolidation why growing businesses need it https://www.fathomhq.com/blog/multi-entity-consolidation-why-growing-businesses-need-it
- Recent: 2026-09-18 blog: Fathom fall 2026 achievements g2 leader https://www.fathomhq.com/blog/fathom-fall-2026-achievements-g2-leader
- Recent: 2026-09-17 comparison: 10424247 fathom pro vs portfolio https://support.fathomhq.com/en/articles/10424247-fathom-pro-vs-portfolio
- Recent: 2026-09-11 blog: The best financial reporting software for healthcare practices https://www.fathomhq.com/blog/the-best-financial-reporting-software-for-healthcare-practices
- Recent: 2026-09-07 blog: How to consolidate financial data across different accounting systems https://www.fathomhq.com/blog/how-to-consolidate-financial-data-across-different-accounting-systems
- Recent: 2026-08-21 blog: Top 10 kpis every healthcare practice should track https://www.fathomhq.com/blog/top-10-kpis-every-healthcare-practice-should-track

## Record

- Method: https://finance-ai-index.com/methodology/
- Raw judge labels and full responses: https://finance-ai-index.com/data/
- License: CC BY 4.0. Cite as Finance AI Recommendation Index, October 2026 Edition, finance-ai-index.com.