Editorial take
Why it stands out
The key correction here is trial length and metering. Fathom prices by average monthly pageviews, includes up to 50 sites on entry plans, and the current trial is 7 days, not 30.
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Tool profile
Privacy-first website analytics with simple reporting, lightweight scripts, and event tracking.
Marketing and content sites avoiding GA4 complexity
Fathom Analytics sells simple, sustainable traffic metrics without the surveillance stack: lightweight script, straightforward dashboard, and marketing that emphasizes no cookie banners in many setups (verify with counsel).
usefathom.com/pricing (March 2026) leads with $15/month or $150/year (two months free on annual), including up to 50 sites, ecommerce/event tracking, CMS integrations, and API access on the public plan card. A 30-day free trial is advertised. The FAQ states there is no lower/free plan by design. Custom/event tracking counts toward pageview-style metering—budget accordingly if you emit many events.
Compare Plausible and Simple Analytics for similar privacy positioning; compare PostHog if you need product analytics, replay, and flags in one stack.
Quick fit
Editorial take
The key correction here is trial length and metering. Fathom prices by average monthly pageviews, includes up to 50 sites on entry plans, and the current trial is 7 days, not 30.
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Pricing snapshot
Fathom Analytics' pricing page starts at $15 per month or $150 per year, with annual billing advertised as 2 months free. The entry plan includes up to 50 sites, ecommerce and event tracking, and API access. Fathom's docs say every account gets a 7-day free trial, and the pricing FAQ says there is no permanent free plan.
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