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Fathom Analytics vs Piwik PRO

Updated June 2026 · A structured head-to-head comparison.

Privacy-first website analytics.

Privacy-compliant analytics suite.

The verdict

Both Fathom Analytics and Piwik PRO are credible web analytics tools, and the right pick comes down to your priorities.

Choose Fathom Analytics if you want a longer free trial (30 days) and a higher overall rating (4.8/5). Privacy-first website analytics.

Choose Piwik PRO if you'd rather have a lower starting price (free) and a free plan to start on. Privacy-compliant analytics suite.

Fathom Analytics vs Piwik PRO: side by side

DimensionFathom AnalyticsPiwik PRO
Starting priceFrom $15/moFreeWinner
Free planNoYesWinner
Free trial30 daysWinner
Pricing modelSubscriptionFreemium
Best forPrivacy Conscious, SmbEnterprise, Data Teams
PlatformsWeb, ApiWeb, Self Hosted, Api
Rating4.8/5Winner4.4/5

Fathom Analytics key facts

Vendor
Fathom
Pricing
Subscription — From $15/mo
Free tier
Free trial (30 days)
Platforms
Web, Api
Best for
Privacy Conscious, Smb
Editor rating
4.8 / 5
Founded
2018
Headquarters
Remote (Canada)

Piwik PRO key facts

Vendor
Piwik PRO
Pricing
Freemium — Free
Free tier
Yes
Platforms
Web, Self Hosted, Api
Best for
Enterprise, Data Teams
Editor rating
4.4 / 5
Founded
2013
Headquarters
Wroclaw, Poland

Frequently asked questions

Is Fathom Analytics better than Piwik PRO?

Neither is universally better — Fathom Analytics edges ahead on overall rating, but the best choice depends on price, platforms, and your use case. See the side-by-side table above.

Is Fathom Analytics or Piwik PRO cheaper?

Piwik PRO is the more affordable of the two to get started, at free. Fathom Analytics starts at from $15/mo; Piwik PRO starts at free.

Can Fathom Analytics replace Piwik PRO?

Yes for most teams — both are web analytics tools with heavily overlapping features. The main trade-offs are pricing and platform support, covered in the comparison above.