Which is cheaper, Amplitude or Fathom?

Fathom is 3.3x cheaper than Amplitude. Amplitude starts at $0/mo, Fathom starts at $15/mo.

Does Amplitude have a free tier?

Yes, Amplitude offers a free tier with mtus: 10000, eventsPerMonth: 10000000.

Amplitude has moderate switching cost. Fathom has drop-in switching cost. Fathom is easier to switch away from.

Analytics

Amplitude

Product analytics platform for tracking user behavior, running experiments, and optimizing digital products

Switching Cost: moderate

Fathom

← More affordable

Privacy-focused web analytics with no cookie banners required and forever data retention

Switching Cost: drop-in

You're paying a premium for Amplitude — expect around a 3.3x higher bill compared to Fathom.

Startups take note: Amplitude provides a free tier, while Fathom requires payment from day one.

Their pricing models diverge: Amplitude uses usage-based, while Fathom operates on a flat-rate basis.

Price-conscious teams should choose Fathom — the cost advantage is hard to ignore, especially for growing workloads.

Price-conscious teams should choose Fathom — the cost advantage is hard to ignore, especially for growing workloads.

Price Difference

3.3x

Fathom is cheaper by $34/mo

Free Tier

Amplitude

Has a free tier option

Pricing Model

Different

Tools charge using different pricing philosophies

Switching Costs

Fathom

Lower switching costs for easier migration