Business Intelligence · head to head
Cyfe vs Fathom Analytics
The short version
- Only Cyfe has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Cyfe dashboards are the billing unit, at 2 on the $29 Starter plan and 5 on the $39 Standard plan; Fathom Analytics there is no free tier, only a 7 day trial
- They diverge on capability: Cyfe covers Pre-built Widgets, Fathom Analytics covers Page view tracking.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Cyfe and Fathom Analytics actually diverge.
| Attribute | Cyfe | Fathom Analytics |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $14/month |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, Mobile, Tv | Web |
| Category | Business Intelligence | Marketing |
| Founded | 2012 | 2014 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated).
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 Cyfe
- Pre-built Widgets
- Custom Metrics
- Historical Data
- White-labeling
- Embedding
- Google Analytics
Only in Fathom Analytics
- Page view tracking
- Goal tracking
- Real-time analytics
- Referrer tracking
- Privacy-focused
- GDPR compliant
- Cloud deployment
- 20+ languages language support
Both cover
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Cyfe
- Building business dashboards from marketing, sales and finance sourcesnot Fathom Analytics
- Displaying live metrics on office screens and shared public URLsnot Fathom Analytics
Fathom Analytics
- Privacy-focused web analytics without cookie bannersnot Cyfe
- A lightweight Google Analytics replacementnot Cyfe
- Tracking many sites from one accountnot Cyfe
- Long-term historical reporting while subscribednot Cyfe
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Cyfe
- Dashboards are the billing unit, at 2 on the $29 Starter plan and 5 on the $39 Standard plan
- Users are capped separately, at 1 on Starter and 2 on Standard, so a two person team needs the second tier for seats alone
- Unlimited users only appears on the $119 Premier plan
- Additional dashboards beyond a plan are $5 each
- The Agency plan includes 10 clients with further clients at $19 each
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
Cyfe
Free- Starter$29/month
- 2 Dashboards
- 1 User
- 14-day free trial
- Standard$39/month
- 5 Dashboards
- 2 Users
- 14-day free trial
- Pro$65/month
- 10 Dashboards
- 5 Users
- 14-day free trial
- Premier$119/month
- 20 Dashboards
- Unlimited Users
- Additional dashboards available at $5 per dashboard
Fathom Analytics
$14/month- Starter$14/month
- Unlimited page views
- 1 site
- Real-time analytics
Which should you pick?
Choose Cyfe if
- You need pre-built widgets.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Mobile, Tv.
- You also want custom metrics.
Choose Fathom Analytics if
- You need page view tracking.
- You also want goal tracking.
Questions people ask
- Is Cyfe or Fathom Analytics better?
- Neither clearly leads. Cyfe 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, Cyfe or Fathom Analytics?
- Cyfe has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Cyfe and $14/month for Fathom Analytics.
- Does Cyfe or Fathom Analytics run on more platforms?
- Cyfe runs on Web, Mobile, Tv. Fathom Analytics runs on Web.
- Can I use Cyfe for free?
- Yes. Cyfe has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Fathom Analytics starts at $14/month.
- What is Cyfe best used for?
- Cyfe is most often used for building business dashboards from marketing, sales and finance sources, displaying live metrics on office screens and shared public urls. Of those, building business dashboards from marketing, sales and finance sources and displaying live metrics on office screens and shared public urls are not what Fathom Analytics is typically brought in for.
- What can Cyfe do that Fathom Analytics cannot?
- Cyfe covers Pre-built Widgets, Custom Metrics, Historical Data, White-labeling. Fathom Analytics covers Page view tracking, Goal tracking, Real-time analytics, Referrer tracking. Both handle Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Cyfe: How much does Cyfe cost?
Cyfe offers five subscription plans: Starter at $29/month (2 dashboards, 1 user), Standard at $39/month (5 dashboards, 2 users), Pro at $65/month (10 dashboards, 5 users), Premier at $119/month (20 dashboards, unlimited users), and Agency at $190/month (100 dashboards, 15 users, 10 clients).
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.
SourceCyfe: What features are included in all Cyfe plans?
All Cyfe tiers include unlimited history, TV mode for dashboard displays, public shareable URLs, custom logos and themes, custom SSL domain support, unlimited data exports, and embedded analytics capabilities. The 14-day free trial is available for every plan.
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.
SourceCyfe: What is included in Cyfe's Agency plan?
The Agency plan at $190/month includes 100 dashboards, 15 users, and 10 clients. Additional clients cost $19 each. The plan provides 100% white label branding, branded widgets, custom CSS, and full client management features.
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.
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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