Glyphex vs Fathom Analytics
Fathom pioneered simple, privacy-first analytics. Glyphex builds on that foundation with a free tier, live visitor tracking, and a more modern interface. Both are excellent choices. Here's how to decide between them.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Glyphex | Fathom Analytics |
|---|---|---|
| Privacy compliance Both are privacy-first with no consent banners required | GDPR compliant | GDPR compliant |
| Script size Both are lightweight and load asynchronously | 1.6 KB core, about 2 KB by default on new sites | ~2KB |
| Cookie consent required | ||
| Real-time analytics | ||
| Live visitor view Glyphex shows individual visitor journeys as they happen | ||
| Custom events | ||
| UTM tracking | ||
| Goal conversions | ||
| Team collaboration | ||
| Uptime monitoring Fathom includes basic uptime monitoring at no extra cost | ||
| Email reports Both send scheduled email reports; Glyphex on paid plans | ||
| EU data isolation Fathom offers EU/US data regions; Glyphex is EU-hosted by default | ||
| Free tier Fathom starts at $14/month after a 30-day trial | ||
| Unlimited sites Fathom allows unlimited sites on all plans. Glyphex includes up to 100 sites on the Scale plan and unlimited sites on Agency. | Up to 100 sites | |
| Pricing (100k pageviews) | Free | $14/month |
| Pricing (1M pageviews) | €9/month | $44/month |
Why choose Glyphex
- Free tier for small sites and side projects
- Live visitor tracking shows real-time user journeys
- Lower pricing at every traffic tier
- Lightweight, async tracking script
- Modern, clean dashboard interface
- Built-in bot detection and filtering
Why choose Fathom Analytics
- Established since 2018 with proven reliability
- Built-in uptime monitoring included
- Weekly and monthly email reports
- Unlimited websites on all plans
- EU data isolation available
- Excellent documentation and support
- Bypass ad blockers with custom domains
Which should you choose?
Choose Glyphex if you...
- →Budget-conscious teams (free tier + lower pricing)
- →Users who want live visitor tracking
- →Developers who want a clean, modern dashboard
- →Side projects and personal sites
- →Teams preferring a modern UI
Choose Fathom Analytics if you...
- →Agencies managing many client sites (unlimited sites)
- →Teams needing uptime monitoring
- →Users who want email reports
- →Sites requiring ad blocker bypass
- →Teams valuing long track record and stability
The bottom line
Fathom is a proven, reliable choice that pioneered privacy-first analytics. Glyphex offers similar privacy benefits with a free tier, lower pricing, and live visitor tracking. If you manage many sites and want uptime monitoring, Fathom's unlimited sites and built-in monitoring are valuable. If you're cost-conscious or want to see visitors in real-time, Glyphex is the better fit. Both are excellent. You can't go wrong with either.
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