Comparison
Satsu vs Fathom Analytics
Fathom is a polished, privacy-first analytics tool with flat pricing. Satsu matches the privacy stance and adds a free tier that never expires, a lower entry price, the AI-traffic channel, and the SEO/accessibility/uptime suite 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 |
| Free tier (not a trial) | Yes | No (trial only) |
| AI-traffic channel | Native | Raw referrer |
| SEO + accessibility audits | Built in | No |
| Uptime monitoring | Built in | No |
| Cookieless · no banner | Yes | Yes |
| Flat pricing at high volume | Tiered | Flat |
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.
- Fathom's flat pricing can work out cheaper at very high pageview volumes.
- It offers unlimited sites 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, accessibility & uptime built in
- Free tier, no card, no expiry
Frequently asked questions
Does Fathom have a free tier?
Fathom offers a 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 vs around $15/mo. Fathom's flat pricing can be competitive at very high volumes, so compare against your own traffic.