Which is cheaper, Fathom or OpenReplay?

Fathom is 13.3x cheaper than OpenReplay. Fathom starts at $15/mo, OpenReplay starts at $0/mo.

Does Fathom have a free tier?

No, Fathom does not have a free tier.

Fathom has drop-in switching cost. OpenReplay 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

OpenReplay

Open-source session replay and product analytics platform with developer tools and co-browsing

Switching Cost: drop-in

Price sensitivity favors Fathom, which costs about 13.3x less than OpenReplay.

For experimentation and testing, OpenReplay wins with its free tier option — something Fathom doesn't offer.

Cost modeling varies: flat-rate drives Fathom pricing, while OpenReplay uses usage-based.

If budget is your primary constraint, Fathom is the clear winner with its more wallet-friendly pricing structure.

If budget is your primary constraint, Fathom is the clear winner with its more wallet-friendly pricing structure.

Price Difference

13.3x

Fathom is cheaper by $185/mo

Free Tier

OpenReplay

Has a free tier option

Pricing Model

Different

Tools charge using different pricing philosophies