Eesee Metrics vs Fathom

Both are privacy-first, but Eesee Metrics adds session replay, funnels, user journeys, and a full analytics feature set that Fathom doesn't offer.

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Why consider Eesee Metrics over Fathom?

Fathom Analytics is a well-respected privacy-first analytics tool known for its clean interface and cookie-free tracking. It's a solid choice for websites that need simple traffic metrics without the complexity of Google Analytics. But Fathom is intentionally limited to basic web analytics: no session replay, no funnel analysis, no user journey visualization, and it's entirely closed-source with no self-hosting option.

Eesee Metrics shares Fathom's commitment to privacy and simplicity but extends far beyond basic web metrics. You get session replay to see exactly how users interact with your site, funnel analysis to identify conversion bottlenecks, user journey visualization with Sankey diagrams, Web Vitals monitoring, and error tracking. This means you can understand not just how many visitors you get, but how they convert, where they drop off, and what issues they encounter.

Pricing is another key difference. Eesee Metrics uses events-based pricing starting at $19/month with a 7-day free trial and includes session replay from the Pro plan. Fathom uses pageview-based pricing starting at $15/month with no free tier and no advanced features like session replay or funnels at any price. If you love Fathom's privacy-first approach but need deeper analytics to grow your product, Eesee Metrics gives you that depth.

Comparison

Which is right for you?

Choose Eesee Metrics if...

  • You want transparent, predictable pricing with no hidden fees
  • You need session replay, funnels, and user journey visualization
  • You want a 7-day free trial to evaluate before committing
  • You need error tracking and Web Vitals monitoring
  • You prefer events-based pricing over pageview-based
  • You want a 7-day free trial before committing to a plan

Choose Fathom if...

  • You want the smallest possible tracking script (2KB)
  • You prefer a more established product with a longer track record
  • You only need basic pageview and conversion tracking
  • You don't want to worry about self-hosting or infrastructure
Why Eesee Metrics

Key differences at a glance

Privacy-first by design

Cookie-free tracking. No consent banners needed. GDPR compliant out of the box.

Session replay included

Watch real user sessions to understand exactly how visitors interact with your site.

AI-powered reports

Weekly and monthly insights generated automatically — no manual analysis required.

MCP tools for AI assistants

Ask questions about your data directly in Claude, ChatGPT, or any MCP-compatible AI.

Why choose Eesee Metrics over Fathom?

Eesee Metrics
Fathom
Analytics Features
Real-time analytics
Custom events
With attributes
Basic
Funnels
User journeys (Sankey)
Conversion goals
UTM tracking
Public dashboards
Advanced Features
Session Replay
User profiles
Web Vitals monitoring
Error tracking
Real-time globe view
Autocapture
Privacy & privacy-first
Cookie-free tracking
No personal data collection
Daily rotating salt
privacy-first
Self-hostable
Technical & Pricing
Script size
18KB
~2KB
Bypasses ad blockers
API access
Starting price
$19/mo
$15/mo
Pricing

Pricing comparison

Eesee Metrics

Events-based pricing

$19/mo

  • Free trial. Cancel anytime.
  • Session replay available on Pro plan
  • Funnels, user journeys, and error tracking included
  • Session replay and advanced analytics on Pro plan

Fathom

Pageview-based pricing

$15/mo

  • Starts at 100k pageviews/month
  • No free tier available
  • All features included on every plan
  • Cloud-only, no self-hosting option
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