Product A
Fathom Analytics
by Conva Ventures Inc.
Simple, privacy-first analytics trusted by 100,000+ websites — GDPR ready out of the box.
$15mo
Visit Fathom Analytics →Product B
Hotjar
by Hotjar Ltd.
Heatmaps, session recordings, and surveys to understand why users behave the way they do.
Free tier
Visit Hotjar →Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Fathom Analytics | Hotjar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $15mo | FreeBetter |
| Free Tier | No | Yes |
| Top Pros | Zero personal data collection — GDPR, CCPA, PECR compliant | Best heatmap and session recording UX in the category |
| Bypass most ad blockers (custom domain option) | On-site survey and feedback widgets included | |
| Excellent uptime and performance | Easy to install — one script tag | |
| Top Cons | No free tier — 30-day trial only | Not a full analytics platform — lacks funnel and retention analysis |
| Limited to web analytics — no product analytics depth | Session volume caps on lower plans |
Choose Fathom Analytics if you…
- Want: zero personal data collection — gdpr, ccpa, pecr compliant
- Want: bypass most ad blockers (custom domain option)
- Want: excellent uptime and performance
Choose Hotjar if you…
- Want: best heatmap and session recording ux in the category
- Want: on-site survey and feedback widgets included
- Want: easy to install — one script tag