Which is cheaper, Fathom or Pendo?

Pricing varies by tier and usage. Check both tools for current rates.

Does Fathom have a free tier?

No, Fathom does not have a free tier.

Fathom has drop-in switching cost. Pendo has significant switching cost. Fathom is easier to switch away from.

Analytics

Fathom

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

Switching Cost: drop-in

Pendo

Product analytics and in-app guidance platform with session replay and user onboarding

Switching Cost: significant

The free tier advantage goes to Pendo, which offers a no-cost entry point that Fathom lacks.

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

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

Free Tier

Pendo

Has a free tier option

Switching Costs

Fathom

Lower switching costs for easier migration