Comparison
Satsu vs Fathom Analytics
Fathom is a polished, privacy-first analytics tool with pageview-tiered pricing. Satsu matches the privacy stance and adds a free tier that never expires, a lower entry price, and uptime monitoring plus SEO and accessibility audits (Pro and Business) that Fathom doesn't offer.
Why teams pick Satsu over Fathom
Satsu vs Fathom, side by side
| Feature | Satsu | Fathom |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | €6/mo | $15/mo |
| Volume at entry | 500k events | 100k pageviews |
| Free tier (not a trial) | Yes | No (7-day trial) |
| AI-traffic channel | Native | Not checked |
| SEO + accessibility audits | Pro and Business | No |
| Uptime monitoring | Every plan | No |
| Cookieless | Yes | Yes |
| Data location | Hetzner, Finland | EU isolation, stored in the US |
| Install from code + agent access | npx init + MCP (read and set up) | Community MCP server |
| Pricing model | Tiered by events | Tiered by pageviews |
Fathom details checked 5 Nov 2026. Sources: Fathom pricing, Fathom EU isolation, Fathom changelog.
Where Fathom is the better choice
No tool wins on everything. Fathom is genuinely stronger here — if these matter most to you, it may be the better fit.
- It includes 50 sites per plan and email reports on every plan.
- It's a mature product with a strong privacy reputation.
The honest summary: if you want cookieless analytics with no consent banner, AI traffic as its own channel, and SEO, accessibility and uptime in one privacy-first place — with a free tier that never expires — Satsu is built for you.
- Cookieless — no consent banner
- AI-assistant traffic as its own channel
- SEO and accessibility audits on Pro and Business, uptime on every plan
- Free tier, no card, no expiry
Frequently asked questions
Does Fathom have a free tier?
Fathom offers a 7-day trial, not a permanent free tier. Satsu has a free plan with no card that stays free — a better starting point if you're not ready to pay.
Is Satsu cheaper than Fathom?
At the entry level, yes — €6/mo for 500k events vs $15/mo for 100k pageviews. Counting differs (events vs pageviews), so compare against your own traffic.