Which is cheaper, Fathom or Smartlook?

Fathom is 3.7x cheaper than Smartlook. Fathom starts at $15/mo, Smartlook starts at $0/mo.

Does Fathom have a free tier?

No, Fathom does not have a free tier.

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

Analytics

Fathom

← More affordable

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

Switching Cost: drop-in

Smartlook

Session replay and product analytics platform with heatmaps and funnel analysis

Switching Cost: moderate

Price sensitivity favors Fathom, which costs about 3.7x less than Smartlook.

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

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

3.7x

Fathom is cheaper by $40/mo

Free Tier

Smartlook

Has a free tier option

Switching Costs

Fathom

Lower switching costs for easier migration