Fathom Analytics

vs

Swetrix

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
Swetrix logo

Swetrix

Web Analytics

Privacy-focused, cookie-less web analytics that combines traffic insights with performance monitoring, error tracking, and feature flags.

Pricing
Free (Self-hosted) - $19+/mo (Cloud)
1,600+
Founded 2021

Best For

Who should use each platform

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

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

Swetrix
Starting Price
Free (Self-hosted) - $19+/mo (Cloud)
No free tier
14-day free trial

Integrations

Available integrations for each platform

Fathom Analytics
WordPress
Next.js
Vue.js
Webflow
Shopify
Ghost
Squarespace
Carrd
Swetrix
Google Search Console
Stripe
Paddle
Slack
Discord
WordPress
Shopify
React
Next.js
Vue

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

Swetrix

  • fully GDPR, CCPA, and PECR compliant without cookie banners
  • Open-source Community Edition available for self-hosting
  • All-in-one platform includes error tracking and performance monitoring
  • Lightweight script (few KB) creates minimal performance impact

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

Swetrix

  • Cloud version has no permanent free tier (paid only after trial)
  • Smaller third-party integration ecosystem compared to Google Analytics
  • Advanced features like feature flags are less robust than dedicated standalone tools

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