Which is cheaper, Fathom or OpenPanel?

Fathom is 1.3x cheaper than OpenPanel. Fathom starts at $15/mo, OpenPanel starts at $0/mo.

Does Fathom have a free tier?

No, Fathom does not have a free tier.

Fathom has drop-in switching cost. OpenPanel has drop-in switching cost. Both have similar switching complexity.

Analytics

Fathom

← More affordable

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

Switching Cost: drop-in

OpenPanel

Open-source analytics platform with event tracking, user profiles, and real-time dashboards

Switching Cost: drop-in

You're paying a premium for OpenPanel — expect around a 1.3x higher bill compared to Fathom.

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

OpenPanel stands out for teams needing a free tier — zero upfront costs for prototyping and testing is a genuine advantage.

OpenPanel stands out for teams needing a free tier — zero upfront costs for prototyping and testing is a genuine advantage.

Price Difference

1.3x

Fathom is cheaper by $5/mo

Free Tier

OpenPanel

Has a free tier option