Comparison
Plausible Analytics vs Fathom Analytics
Both are privacy-first analytics tools without cookies. Plausible has more features. Fathom has a cleaner single-page dashboard and EU isolation option.
Plausible Analytics
4.74.7 out of 5 stars
Privacy-first web analytics — no cookies no GDPR banner no bloat.
Freefrom $9/mo
Overall4.7
Ease of use4.8
Value for money4.6
Features4.4
Support4.5
✓Pros
- ✓No cookies — no consent banner needed
- ✓GDPR-compliant by default
- ✓Extremely fast script (< 1KB)
- ✓Clean simple dashboard
✕Cons
- ✕Less data than Google Analytics
- ✕No heatmaps or session recordings
- ✕No free plan
Fathom Analytics
4.64.6 out of 5 stars
Simple privacy-focused analytics with a single-page dashboard that just makes sense.
Freefrom $15/mo
Overall4.6
Ease of use4.9
Value for money4.4
Features4.2
Support4.6
✓Pros
- ✓No cookies and GDPR compliant
- ✓Elegantly simple single-page dashboard
- ✓Very fast script performance
- ✓EU isolation option for strict compliance
✕Cons
- ✕Less data than Google Analytics
- ✕No free plan
- ✕Limited compared to full analytics suites
Our verdict
Which should you choose?
Choose Plausible for more goal tracking and reporting options. Choose Fathom for the simplest dashboard and strict EU data isolation.
Ratings are the WebsiteToolReviews editorial scores shown on each review. All comparisons →