Fathom Analytics

vs

Microsoft Clarity

In-depth comparison to help you make the right choice for your product analytics needs

Fathom Analytics logo

Fathom Analytics

Web Analytics

A privacy-first Google Analytics alternative that eliminates cookie banners and offers simple, real-time website traffic insights.

Pricing
$15/mo - $470/mo+
1,000,000+
Founded 2018
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Microsoft Clarity

Session Replay

A completely free behavioral analytics tool offering unlimited session recordings, heatmaps, and AI-powered insights for websites and apps.

Pricing
Free
2,000,000+
Founded 2020

Best For

Who should use each platform

Fathom Analytics
Startups
Indie Makers
Agencies
Marketing Teams
Non-Technical Users
B2B SaaS
Microsoft Clarity
Startups
Indie Makers
E-commerce
Marketing Teams
Product Teams
Non-Technical Users
B2B SaaS

Pricing Breakdown

Compare pricing options and trial availability

Fathom Analytics
Starting Price
$15/mo - $470/mo+
No free tier
7-day free trial
Special Offer

2 months free with yearly billing

Microsoft Clarity
Starting Price
Free
Free tier available
No free trial
Special Offer

Free Forever (supported by Microsoft's data initiatives)

Integrations

Available integrations for each platform

Fathom Analytics
WordPress
Next.js
Vue.js
Webflow
Shopify
Ghost
Squarespace
Carrd
Microsoft Clarity
Google Analytics
Google Ads
HubSpot
Shopify
WordPress
Amplitude
Mixpanel
Sentry

Strengths

What users love about each platform

Fathom Analytics

  • GDPR, CCPA, and PECR compliant without cookie banners
  • Lightweight 2KB script for faster page loads
  • Unlimited email reports and forever data retention
  • Include up to 50 websites on a single plan
  • High-performance infrastructure that filters bot traffic

Microsoft Clarity

  • 100% free with no traffic, recording, or heatmaps limits
  • Powerful AI Copilot for summarizing sessions and chatting with data
  • Seamless integration with Google Analytics to view recordings for specific segments
  • Lightweight script that doesn't bog down site performance

Limitations

What could be better with each platform

Fathom Analytics

  • No forever-free plan (paid subscription only)
  • Lacks deep user journey mapping and complex funnels
  • Cannot track individual users across sessions due to privacy focus
  • Limited filtering and attribution modeling compared to GA4

Microsoft Clarity

  • Data retention is limited (typically 30 days for recordings) compared to paid enterprise tools
  • Lacks advanced funnel analysis found in dedicated product analytics platforms
  • Limited custom event properties compared to tools like Heap or Amplitude

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