Does Fathom Analytics have a free tier?

No, Fathom Analytics does not have a free tier, but it offers a 7-day free trial.

Does Plausible Analytics have a free tier?

No, Plausible Analytics does not have a free tier, but it offers a 30-day free trial.

Which is cheaper, Fathom Analytics or Plausible Analytics?

Fathom Analytics starts at $15/mo - $470/mo+. Plausible Analytics starts at $9/mo - Custom. Both tools offer similar entry points — compare features to decide which offers more value for your use case.

Who is Fathom Analytics best for?

Fathom Analytics is best suited for: startups, indie makers, agencies, marketing teams, non technical users, b2b saas.

Fathom Analytics

Q: Who is Plausible Analytics best for?

Plausible Analytics is best suited for: indie makers, startups, agencies, marketing teams, ecommerce, non technical users, product teams.

Plausible Analytics

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

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

Plausible Analytics

Web Analytics

A lightweight, open-source Google Analytics alternative that provides simple, privacy-friendly site metrics without using cookies.

Pricing

$9/mo - Custom

16,000+

Founded 2019

Best For

Who should use each platform

Fathom Analytics

Startups

Indie Makers

Agencies

Marketing Teams

Non-Technical Users

B2B SaaS

Plausible Analytics

Indie Makers

Startups

Agencies

Marketing Teams

E-commerce

Non-Technical Users

Product Teams

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

Plausible Analytics

Starting Price

$9/mo - Custom

No free tier

30-day free trial

Special Offer

Discount for yearly billing (2 months free)

Integrations

Available integrations for each platform

Fathom Analytics

WordPress

Next.js

Vue.js

Webflow

Shopify

Ghost

Squarespace

Carrd

Plausible Analytics

WordPress

Shopify

Squarespace

Ghost

Google Search Console

Slack

Wix

Looker Studio

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

Plausible Analytics

• No cookie banners or GDPR consent required
• Lightweight script (<1KB) for faster page loads
• Simple, single-page dashboard for instant insights
• Import historical data from Google Analytics
• 100% data ownership with EU-based hosting

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

Plausible Analytics

• Less granular behavioral data compared to GA4
• No forever-free plan (only 30-day trial)
• Limited native attribution modeling

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