Marketing · head to head
Convert vs Fathom Analytics
The short version
- Only Convert has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Convert pricing is driven by monthly tested users, starting at $399 per month for 100,000 monthly tested users on Growth and $599 on Pro; Fathom Analytics there is no free tier, only a 7 day trial
- They diverge on capability: Convert covers A/B testing, Fathom Analytics covers Page view tracking.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 2 September 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Convert and Fathom Analytics actually diverge.
| Attribute | Convert | Fathom Analytics |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $14/month |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Founded | 2012 | 2014 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Marketing).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Convert
- A/B testing
- Multivariate testing
- Analytics
- API access
- Google Analytics
- SSL encryption
- English language support
Only in Fathom Analytics
- Page view tracking
- Goal tracking
- Real-time analytics
- Referrer tracking
- Privacy-focused
- GDPR compliant
- 20+ languages language support
Both cover
- Cloud deployment
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Convert
- A/B and multivariate testing for conversion optimizationnot Fathom Analytics
- Full-stack experimentation on web and mobilenot Fathom Analytics
- Sequential testing and statistical confidence trackingnot Fathom Analytics
Fathom Analytics
- Privacy-focused web analytics without cookie bannersnot Convert
- A lightweight Google Analytics replacementnot Convert
- Tracking many sites from one accountnot Convert
- Long-term historical reporting while subscribednot Convert
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Convert
- Pricing is driven by monthly tested users, starting at $399 per month for 100,000 monthly tested users on Growth and $599 on Pro
- Single Sign-On requires the Pro plan at $599 per month
- Multivariate testing, multi-page testing, full stack and feature flags, sequential testing and raw test data export are all withheld from the Growth plan
- Phone support, change history and guided onboarding require Pro
- The advertised $299 and $420 per month rates require paying the full year up front at $3,588 or $5,040
- The Enterprise plan is price on request, is only available as an annual plan, and its data segregation feature carries additional costs
- Listed prices exclude VAT, GST and other taxes, which are added at checkout
- Above 5 million monthly tested users there is no published rate
Fathom Analytics
- There is no free tier, only a 7 day trial
- Priced on pageviews, from $45 a month at the 500,000 pageview level
- Custom events count against the pageview allowance rather than being tracked separately
- Site allowances come in packs, with additional 50-site packs at $10 a month
- Data is retained forever only while the subscription is active
Pricing, plan by plan
Convert
Free- Growth$399/month
- Pro$599/month
- Enterprise$undefined/mo
Fathom Analytics
$14/month- Starter$14/month
- Unlimited page views
- 1 site
- Real-time analytics
Which should you pick?
Choose Convert if
- You need a/b testing.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want multivariate testing.
Choose Fathom Analytics if
- You need page view tracking.
- You also want goal tracking.
Questions people ask
- Is Convert or Fathom Analytics better?
- Neither clearly leads. Convert starts at Free and Fathom Analytics at $14/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Convert or Fathom Analytics?
- Convert has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Convert and $14/month for Fathom Analytics.
- Does Convert or Fathom Analytics run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- Can I use Convert for free?
- Yes. Convert has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Fathom Analytics starts at $14/month.
- What is Convert best used for?
- Convert is most often used for a/b and multivariate testing for conversion optimization, full-stack experimentation on web and mobile, sequential testing and statistical confidence tracking. Of those, a/b and multivariate testing for conversion optimization and full-stack experimentation on web and mobile are not what Fathom Analytics is typically brought in for.
- What can Convert do that Fathom Analytics cannot?
- Convert covers A/B testing, Multivariate testing, Analytics, API access. Fathom Analytics covers Page view tracking, Goal tracking, Real-time analytics, Referrer tracking. Both handle Cloud deployment, Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Convert: What is the starting price for Convert?
The Growth plan starts at $399/month (or $299/month billed annually for 25% savings) with 100K monthly tested users, 5 projects, and 5 active experiences per project.
SourceFathom Analytics: How much does Fathom Analytics cost?
Fathom's entry-level plan costs $45/month for up to 500,000 pageviews. Higher volume tiers exist (1M, 2M, 10M, 25M+ pageviews) with custom pricing. Yearly billing provides 2 months free.
SourceConvert: What is the difference between Growth and Pro plans?
Both cap at 100K tested users/month, but Pro ($599/month or $420/month annual) adds 30 active projects (vs 5), unlimited experiences per project (vs 5), unlimited domains (vs 10), multivariate testing, full-stack testing, sequential testing, and phone support.
SourceFathom Analytics: Is there a free trial for Fathom Analytics?
Yes, Fathom offers a 7-day free trial. There is no free tier after the trial ends.
SourceConvert: How much does the Enterprise plan cost?
Enterprise pricing is available 'on request.' It supports 1M+ monthly tested users (12M+ annually), unlimited projects, experiences, and domains, plus dedicated account manager and custom terms.
SourceFathom Analytics: What happens if my pageviews exceed my plan limit?
Fathom handles usage overage graciously, only upgrading your plan after two consecutive months over your limit. There are no immediate overage charges.
SourceConvert: What is the cost to exceed my monthly tested user limit?
Growth overages cost $399 per 100K additional users. Pro/Enterprise overages cost $699 per 250K additional users. Customers can also upgrade mid-cycle at any time.
SourceFathom Analytics: Can I add extra sites to my Fathom plan?
Yes, extra sites cost $10/month per 50-site pack, or $100/year (which includes two months free). All plans include a minimum of 50 included sites.
SourceFathom Analytics: Can I cancel Fathom without a long contract?
Yes, there are no contracts and cancellation is flexible. Fathom does not lock customers into agreements.
SourceRelated pages
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