Marketing · head to head
Fathom Analytics vs Heepsy
The short version
- Only Heepsy has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Fathom Analytics there is no free tier, only a 7 day trial; Heepsy all paid plans billed annually only (up to 25% discount for yearly commitment)
- They diverge on capability: Fathom Analytics covers Page view tracking, Heepsy covers Influencer discovery.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Fathom Analytics and Heepsy actually diverge.
| Attribute | Fathom Analytics | Heepsy |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $14/month | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | freemium |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Category | Marketing | Influencer Marketing |
| Founded | 2014 | 2018 |
Identical on both: platforms (Web), 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
- 20+ languages language support
Only in Heepsy
- Influencer discovery
- Audience demographics
- Authenticity scoring
- Engagement analysis
- Contact information
- List management
- Data export
- Multi-platform search
Both cover
- Cloud deployment
- 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 Heepsy
- A lightweight Google Analytics replacementnot Heepsy
- Tracking many sites from one accountnot Heepsy
- Long-term historical reporting while subscribednot Heepsy
Heepsy
- Influencer discoverynot Fathom Analytics
- Audience analysisnot Fathom Analytics
- Fraud detectionnot Fathom Analytics
- Competitor researchnot Fathom Analytics
- Campaign planningnot 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
Heepsy
- All paid plans billed annually only (up to 25% discount for yearly commitment)
- No monthly billing option for paid tiers
Pricing, plan by plan
Fathom Analytics
$14/month- Starter$14/month
- Unlimited page views
- 1 site
- Real-time analytics
Heepsy
Free- FreeFree
- 500 search results/month
- 10 advanced profiles/month
- 1 project
- Starter$69/month
- 5,000 search results/month
- 100 advanced profiles/month
- 300 outreach emails/month
- Plus$149/month
- 25,000 search results/month
- 500 advanced profiles/month
- 1,200 outreach emails/month
- Advanced$229/month
- 50,000 search results/month
- 1,000 advanced profiles/month
- 6,000 outreach emails/month
Which should you pick?
Choose Fathom Analytics if
- You need page view tracking.
- You also want goal tracking.
Choose Heepsy if
- You need influencer discovery.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want audience demographics.
Questions people ask
- Is Fathom Analytics or Heepsy better?
- Neither clearly leads. Fathom Analytics starts at $14/month and Heepsy at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Fathom Analytics or Heepsy?
- Heepsy has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $14/month for Fathom Analytics and Free for Heepsy.
- Does Fathom Analytics or Heepsy run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- Can I use Heepsy for free?
- Yes. Heepsy has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Fathom Analytics starts at $14/month.
- 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 Heepsy is typically brought in for.
- What can Fathom Analytics do that Heepsy cannot?
- Fathom Analytics covers Page view tracking, Goal tracking, Real-time analytics, Referrer tracking. Heepsy covers Influencer discovery, Audience demographics, Authenticity scoring, Engagement analysis. Both handle Cloud deployment, 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.
SourceHeepsy: How much does Heepsy cost?
Heepsy offers a free plan with 500 searches/month. Paid plans start at $69/month (Starter, annual billing) up to $229/month (Advanced, annual billing).
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.
SourceHeepsy: Does Heepsy offer a free trial?
Yes, Heepsy offers a 14-day free trial with nearly all paid features and no credit card required.
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.
SourceHeepsy: What discount does Heepsy offer for annual billing?
Heepsy offers up to 25% discount for annual billing, and nonprofits/NGOs receive an additional 20% discount.
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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