Side-by-side comparison
Compare Fathom Analytics vs Simple Analytics on pricing, free access, features, support and limitations using source-backed profile data and visible check dat…
Quick answer
There is no universal winner here. The better choice depends on the workflow, budget and limitation you can accept.
Choose it for: Agencies and privacy-conscious organisations monitoring many sites with a simple common dashboard
Starting price: US$15/month for up to 100,000 monthly pageviews
Watch for: Custom events count against the same monthly allowance as pageviews
Choose it for: Small websites and teams wanting uncomplicated aggregate analytics without cookies or consent banners
Starting price: Free for hobby sites; paid self-serve €20/month at 100,000 pageviews
Watch for: Paid self-serve includes one user and charges another €20/month for each additional user
Full comparison
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| Compare | Fathom Analytics |
Simple Analytics |
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| Best for | Agencies and privacy-conscious organisations monitoring many sites with a simple common dashboard | Small websites and teams wanting uncomplicated aggregate analytics without cookies or consent banners |
| Avoid if | Buyers needing a free plan, session replay or granular individual-user product analytics | Product teams needing person-level behavioural analysis, long free retention or several paid users at low cost |
| Starting price | US$15/month for up to 100,000 monthly pageviews | Free for hobby sites; paid self-serve €20/month at 100,000 pageviews |
| Pricing model | Traffic-based subscription; all plans include the same analytics features | Traffic-based subscription plus paid additional users |
| Free plan / trial | 7-day card-required trial; no free plan | Free hobby plan and 14-day full-feature trial |
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| Deployment | Cloud / SaaS | Cloud / SaaS |
| India readiness | Available in India; prices are USD and privacy claims should still be reviewed for local requirements | Available in India; EUR billing applies and data is hosted in the Netherlands |
| Support | Email support, help centre and API documentation | Documentation and support; enterprise offers assisted proof of concept |
| Biggest limitation | Custom events count against the same monthly allowance as pageviews | Paid self-serve includes one user and charges another €20/month for each additional user |
| Evidence | Verified on vendor site | Verified on vendor site |
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| Pricing source | Official pricing (opens in a new tab) | Official pricing (opens in a new tab) |
Prices are taken from each vendor's own pricing page on the dates shown. Taxes and add-ons may apply; confirm before you buy.
Pricing snapshot
US$15/month for up to 100,000 monthly pageviews
Free for hobby sites; paid self-serve €20/month at 100,000 pageviews
Evidence and freshness
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