Satsu vs Fathom
Minimal analytics, built for developers – not teams.
Fathom is one of the strongest privacy-focused analytics tools out there. It's fast, elegant, and built with ethics in mind. But if you're a solo dev or indie builder looking for something even leaner, simpler, and more focused, Satsu might be the better fit.Here's how the two tools compare.
Starts at $14/month, which is fair for small teams and businesses. But if you're running personal or side projects, the cost can feel high – especially if you track multiple domains.
Free during development, and once pricing begins, it'll stay hobbyist- and indie-friendly. No usage-based traps, no team features you don't need. Just clean analytics – always affordable, and with a core that stays free forever.
Around 1.5 KB – super fast.
Under 6 KB – still blazing fast, with zero impact on performance.
Requires a quick signup and gives you a script to embed.
Sign up, add your site, and drop the script into your <head>. That’s it. No tag managers, no waiting – just clean tracking, built for developers.
Supports near real-time analytics, updating every few seconds.
Gives you instant tracking with no sampling or delays – what you see is exactly what's happening right now.
100% GDPR and CCPA compliant, cookieless, and privacy-first. Neither tracks personal data, and both let your users browse freely without annoying banners.
100% GDPR and CCPA compliant, cookieless, and privacy-first. Satsu takes a no-options-needed approach: privacy is always on, with no extra settings or configs.
Has added features like uptime monitoring, teams, custom events, and more. That's great for growing products – but also means a heavier UI and broader scope.
Stays laser-focused on simple, essential tracking: pageviews, referrers, devices, and locations. No fluff. No team dashboards. Just data that matters – for devs.
Closed source and fully hosted – just like Satsu. No servers, no updates, no self-hosting headaches.
Closed source and fully hosted. No servers, no updates, no self-hosting headaches.
When Satsu is a better fit than Fathom:
You're a solo developer or indie hacker
You want simple analytics for a side project or open source site
You don't need team access, multi-user dashboards, or extras
You care about speed, privacy, and setup time more than feature depth
You want to start free and stay affordable – without usage-based stress
Analytics without the bloat
Fathom is a great choice for ethical businesses and small teams. But if you're looking for something even more focused, developer-first, and made for the solo creator economy, Satsu keeps things tighter, simpler, and faster.
Track your site. Stay compliant. Keep building.