Which is cheaper, Fathom or Tinybird?

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

Does Fathom have a free tier?

No, Fathom does not have a free tier.

Fathom has drop-in switching cost. Tinybird has significant 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

Tinybird

Real-time analytics API platform for ingesting, transforming, and publishing data as low-latency APIs

Switching Cost: significant

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

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

Cost modeling varies: flat-rate drives Fathom pricing, while Tinybird uses hybrid.

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

3.3x

Fathom is cheaper by $34/mo

Free Tier

Tinybird

Has a free tier option

Pricing Model

Different

Tools charge using different pricing philosophies

Switching Costs

Fathom

Lower switching costs for easier migration