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Fathom Analytics vs Pirsch Analytics

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Side-by-side feature matrix for these two tools with per-row priority sliders. Adjust weights in the last column to recalculate Platform SCORE instantly.

Full category matrix: Website Analytics

Updated: July 12, 2026

Fathom Analytics Visit Website ↗	Pirsch Analytics Visit Website ↗	Priority
Custom Event & Parameter Tracking
Tracks basic interactions like button clicks using simple JavaScript events.	Enables custom event tracking with ease, though complex scenarios may require additional coding.	10
Funnel & Drop-off Analysis
	Identifies user journey bottlenecks, enhancing conversion insights.	10
E-commerce Tracking
Basic revenue tracking is supported by assigning fixed monetary values to custom events, but it lacks a dedicated e-commerce schema.	Captures sales and customer behavior, though custom setups may need extra configuration.	10
GDPR / CCPA Compliance
Built on a privacy-first architecture, bypassing GDPR and CCPA cookie consent banners.	Ensures GDPR and CCPA compliance through anonymized tracking and consent management.	10
Mobile app analytics
	Offers insights into engagement and retention, though specific needs may require extra tools.	10
Cookieless Ping / Consent Mode
Utilizes anonymized hashing to track aggregate traffic without needing privacy consent banners.	Enhances privacy by using server-side tracking.	9
Raw Data Export (BigQuery/S3)
Allows basic, aggregated data export via CSV or API, but lacks raw hit-level data.	Supports various formats, aiding integration with other BI tools.	9
Native SDKs
	Offers easy integration, though deep use cases may require custom tracking.	8
Proxy Deployment / Custom Domain
	Offers basic support, requiring custom setups for complex needs.	8
Data Retention Limits
Stores aggregated, anonymized data indefinitely, ensuring unlimited historical access.	Supports long-term analysis with configurable settings for historical data.	8
Real-time Reporting
The main dashboard features a live visitor counter that displays the number of users actively browsing the site at any given moment.	Provides immediate insights for quick decision-making, though granularity varies.	7
Built-in A/B Testing
	Simplifies optimization, though complex scenarios may require additional tools.	7
Bot Filtering
Automatically blocks common bot, crawler, and spam traffic at the server level to maintain metric accuracy.	Effectively differentiates real users from bots, preserving data integrity.	6
SSO Support
	Simplifies authentication, though unique needs may require custom integrations.	6
Platform SCORE Fathom Analytics 5.1 / 10 Pirsch Analytics 7.5 / 10

Features	Fathom Analytics Visit Website ↗	Pirsch Analytics Visit Website ↗	Your Priority
Custom Event & Parameter Tracking	Tracks basic interactions like button clicks using simple JavaScript events.	Enables custom event tracking with ease, though complex scenarios may require additional coding.	Priority for Custom Event & Parameter Tracking 10 0 10
Funnel & Drop-off Analysis		Identifies user journey bottlenecks, enhancing conversion insights.	Priority for Funnel & Drop-off Analysis 10 0 10
E-commerce Tracking	Basic revenue tracking is supported by assigning fixed monetary values to custom events, but it lacks a dedicated e-commerce schema.	Captures sales and customer behavior, though custom setups may need extra configuration.	Priority for E-commerce Tracking 10 0 10
GDPR / CCPA Compliance	Built on a privacy-first architecture, bypassing GDPR and CCPA cookie consent banners.	Ensures GDPR and CCPA compliance through anonymized tracking and consent management.	Priority for GDPR / CCPA Compliance 10 0 10
Mobile app analytics		Offers insights into engagement and retention, though specific needs may require extra tools.	Priority for Mobile app analytics 10 0 10
Cookieless Ping / Consent Mode	Utilizes anonymized hashing to track aggregate traffic without needing privacy consent banners.	Enhances privacy by using server-side tracking.	Priority for Cookieless Ping / Consent Mode 9 0 10
Raw Data Export (BigQuery/S3)	Allows basic, aggregated data export via CSV or API, but lacks raw hit-level data.	Supports various formats, aiding integration with other BI tools.	Priority for Raw Data Export (BigQuery/S3) 9 0 10
Native SDKs		Offers easy integration, though deep use cases may require custom tracking.	Priority for Native SDKs 8 0 10
Proxy Deployment / Custom Domain		Offers basic support, requiring custom setups for complex needs.	Priority for Proxy Deployment / Custom Domain 8 0 10
Data Retention Limits	Stores aggregated, anonymized data indefinitely, ensuring unlimited historical access.	Supports long-term analysis with configurable settings for historical data.	Priority for Data Retention Limits 8 0 10
Real-time Reporting	The main dashboard features a live visitor counter that displays the number of users actively browsing the site at any given moment.	Provides immediate insights for quick decision-making, though granularity varies.	Priority for Real-time Reporting 7 0 10
Built-in A/B Testing		Simplifies optimization, though complex scenarios may require additional tools.	Priority for Built-in A/B Testing 7 0 10
Bot Filtering	Automatically blocks common bot, crawler, and spam traffic at the server level to maintain metric accuracy.	Effectively differentiates real users from bots, preserving data integrity.	Priority for Bot Filtering 6 0 10
SSO Support		Simplifies authentication, though unique needs may require custom integrations.	Priority for SSO Support 6 0 10
Platform SCORE	5.1 / 10	7.5 / 10

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Fathom Analytics

Fathom Analytics is a straightforward, privacy-focused analytics platform emphasizing compliance and simple reporting, starting at 15 €/month.

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Pirsch Analytics

Pirsch Analytics provides a privacy-focused, server-side analytics solution that emphasizes data accuracy and compliance.

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