Marketing & Analytics · head to head
Fathom Analytics vs Zoho People

Fathom Analytics
Marketing & Analytics
Website analytics made simple
- From
- $14/month
- Rated
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The short version
- Only Zoho People 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; Zoho People slow response times and slow loading on the platform affecting user efficiency
- They diverge on capability: Fathom Analytics covers Page view tracking, Zoho People covers Employee Database.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Fathom Analytics and Zoho People actually diverge.
| Attribute | Fathom Analytics | Zoho People |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $14/month | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | Unknown |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Category | Marketing & Analytics | HR & Recruiting |
| Founded | 2014 | 1996 |
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
- Cloud deployment
- 20+ languages language support
Only in Zoho People
- Employee Database
- Time Off
- Time Tracking
- Attendance
- Performance
- Onboarding
- Self-Service
- Zoho CRM
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 Zoho People
- A lightweight Google Analytics replacementnot Zoho People
- Tracking many sites from one accountnot Zoho People
- Long-term historical reporting while subscribednot Zoho People
Zoho People
No use cases recorded yet. See the Zoho People review.
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
Zoho People
- Slow response times and slow loading on the platform affecting user efficiency
- Limited customization options for leave and performance management workflows
- Mobile app is missing key features available in desktop version, like timesheets and reporting
- Customer support is ticket-based only with no live chat unless on premium plan
Pricing, plan by plan
Fathom Analytics
$14/month- Starter$14/month
- Unlimited page views
- 1 site
- Real-time analytics
Zoho People
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Zoho People review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Fathom Analytics if
- You need page view tracking.
- You also want goal tracking.
Choose Zoho People if
- You need employee database.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want time off.
Questions people ask
- Is Fathom Analytics or Zoho People better?
- Neither clearly leads. Fathom Analytics starts at $14/month and Zoho People at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Fathom Analytics or Zoho People?
- Zoho People has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $14/month for Fathom Analytics and Free for Zoho People.
- Does Fathom Analytics or Zoho People run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- Can I use Zoho People for free?
- Yes. Zoho People 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 Zoho People is typically brought in for.
- What can Fathom Analytics do that Zoho People cannot?
- Fathom Analytics covers Page view tracking, Goal tracking, Real-time analytics, Referrer tracking. Zoho People covers Employee Database, Time Off, Time Tracking, Attendance. Both handle Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Zoho People: Does Zoho People have a free tier?
Yes, the Free plan supports up to 5-10 users with essential HR tools, email support, and 30-day free trial available on all paid plans with no credit card required.
SourceZoho People: What is the pricing for Zoho People?
Pricing starts at $1.25 per user per month when billed annually. The Essential HR plan costs $1.50 monthly per user, dropping to $1.25 annually with five tiers available: Free, Essential HR, Professional, Premium, and Enterprise.
SourceZoho People: Does Zoho People work with other Zoho applications?
Yes, Zoho People integrates with the Zoho ecosystem including Zoho CRM, Zoho Books, and other Zoho applications for unified business management.
SourceRelated pages
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