Side-by-side comparison
Compare Simple Analytics vs Fathom 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: 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
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
Full comparison
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| Compare | Simple Analytics | Fathom Analytics |
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| Best for | Small websites and teams wanting uncomplicated aggregate analytics without cookies or consent banners | Agencies and privacy-conscious organisations monitoring many sites with a simple common dashboard |
| Avoid if | Product teams needing person-level behavioural analysis, long free retention or several paid users at low cost | Buyers needing a free plan, session replay or granular individual-user product analytics |
| Starting price | Free for hobby sites; paid self-serve €20/month at 100,000 pageviews | US$15/month for up to 100,000 monthly pageviews |
| Pricing model | Traffic-based subscription plus paid additional users | Traffic-based subscription; all plans include the same analytics features |
| Free plan / trial | Free hobby plan and 14-day full-feature trial | 7-day card-required trial; no free plan |
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| Deployment | Cloud / SaaS | Cloud / SaaS |
| India readiness | Available in India; EUR billing applies and data is hosted in the Netherlands | Available in India; prices are USD and privacy claims should still be reviewed for local requirements |
| Support | Documentation and support; enterprise offers assisted proof of concept | Email support, help centre and API documentation |
| Biggest limitation | Paid self-serve includes one user and charges another €20/month for each additional user | Custom events count against the same monthly allowance as pageviews |
| 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
Free for hobby sites; paid self-serve €20/month at 100,000 pageviews
US$15/month for up to 100,000 monthly pageviews
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