Marketing · head to head
Fathom Analytics vs Feedbin
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Fathom Analytics there is no free tier, only a 7 day trial; Feedbin there is no free tier: after a 30 day trial the service costs $7 a month or $70 a year
- They diverge on capability: Fathom Analytics covers Page view tracking, Feedbin covers RSS feeds.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Fathom Analytics and Feedbin actually diverge.
| Attribute | Fathom Analytics | Feedbin |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $14/month | On request |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Ios, Android |
| Category | Marketing | News |
| Founded | 2014 | 2013 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 Fathom Analytics
- Page view tracking
- Goal tracking
- Real-time analytics
- Referrer tracking
- Privacy-focused
- GDPR compliant
- Cloud deployment
- 20+ languages language support
Only in Feedbin
- RSS feeds
- Email newsletters
- Twitter integration
- YouTube subscriptions
- Full-text search
- Instapaper
- Pinboard
Both cover
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Fathom Analytics
- Privacy-focused web analytics without cookie bannersnot Feedbin
- A lightweight Google Analytics replacementnot Feedbin
- Tracking many sites from one accountnot Feedbin
- Long-term historical reporting while subscribednot Feedbin
Feedbin
- Reading and syncing RSS feeds across devicesnot Fathom Analytics
- Subscribing to email newsletters at a dedicated addressnot Fathom Analytics
- Following YouTube channels and podcasts in a readernot Fathom Analytics
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
Feedbin
- There is no free tier: after a 30 day trial the service costs $7 a month or $70 a year
- The service is a paid hosted account only, with no free reader mode
Pricing, plan by plan
Fathom Analytics
$14/month- Starter$14/month
- Unlimited page views
- 1 site
- Real-time analytics
Feedbin
On request- Monthly$5/month
- Unlimited feeds
- Email newsletters
- Twitter feeds
- Yearly$50/year
- All monthly features
- 2 months free
- Priority support
Which should you pick?
Choose Fathom Analytics if
- You need page view tracking.
- You also want goal tracking.
Choose Feedbin if
- You need rss feeds.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want email newsletters.
Questions people ask
- Is Fathom Analytics or Feedbin better?
- Neither clearly leads. Fathom Analytics starts at $14/month and Feedbin at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Fathom Analytics or Feedbin?
- Fathom Analytics starts at $14/month and Feedbin at On request.
- Does Fathom Analytics or Feedbin run on more platforms?
- Fathom Analytics runs on Web. Feedbin runs on Web, Ios, Android.
- What is Fathom Analytics best used for?
- Fathom Analytics is most often used for privacy-focused web analytics without cookie banners, a lightweight google analytics replacement, tracking many sites from one account, long-term historical reporting while subscribed. Of those, privacy-focused web analytics without cookie banners and a lightweight google analytics replacement are not what Feedbin is typically brought in for.
- What can Fathom Analytics do that Feedbin cannot?
- Fathom Analytics covers Page view tracking, Goal tracking, Real-time analytics, Referrer tracking. Feedbin covers RSS feeds, Email newsletters, Twitter integration, YouTube subscriptions. Both handle Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Fathom 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.
SourceFeedbin: What are Feedbin's subscription costs?
Feedbin costs $7/month or $70/year. Monthly and annual subscriptions have the same features.
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.
SourceFeedbin: Is there a free trial for Feedbin?
Yes, Feedbin offers a 30-day free trial that requires no credit card.
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.
SourceFeedbin: What features are included in Feedbin?
All Feedbin subscribers get RSS feed reading with full-text extraction, email newsletter subscriptions via unique email, YouTube channel and playlist following, podcast listening, Twitter/Mastodon feed integration, syncing across iOS/Mac/Android, and advanced organization tools like tagging and search.
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.
SourceFeedbin: Does Feedbin have different tiers with different features?
No, Feedbin offers a single subscription tier. All features are included in both the monthly and annual plans at the same price levels.
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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