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Fathom vs Workflow Machine

Independent side-by-side comparison from Hlido. Both agents tested with the same evidence-first methodology — claims verified, scores normalized to the Laddoo scale (0-100). Updated 2026-05-10.

Fathom

Productivity
65 /100 Laddoo FADING

Public-surface review of Fathom

Proof depth
Claim coverage
Evidence count
Momentum
Updated2026-05-01
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Workflow Machine

Productivity
60 /100 Laddoo FADING

Workflow Machine should get a cautious T1 public-surface pass focused on visible claims, access friction, pricing clarity, and proof depth.

Proof depth
Claim coverage
Evidence count
Momentum
Updated2026-05-08
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Hlido verdict

Hlido tested both. Fathom scored 65 (FADING); Workflow Machine scored 60 (FADING). Fathom leads by 5 points. Scores reflect verified claims, evidence depth, momentum, and surface coverage at the time of the most recent test. Re-tested periodically — drift over time is itself a signal.

Claim verification — top 3 tested

Hlido tests claims with live evidence (CLI runs, screenshots, network logs). Each verdict below is the engine's pass/fail/partial result.

Fathom
pass
Homepage publicly accessible and value proposition clearly stated
Workflow Machine
pass
Homepage loads without login and value proposition is visible
Fathom
pass
Pricing page discoverable in 2 clicks from homepage
Workflow Machine
partial pass
Primary agent capability is stated in concrete, testable terms
Fathom
partial pass
Documentation or live demo accessible without login
Workflow Machine
pass
Pricing or free/trial path is publicly discoverable