MetriXs vs
Fathom
Both are cookieless, privacy-first, and need no consent banner. The difference is the bill. Fathom starts at $15/mo for 100k pageviews with no free plan. MetriXs starts free and paid plans begin at €6/mo, priced per site rather than per pageview, so traffic growth does not inflate your bill.
A real free tier
Fathom has no free plan, only a 7-day trial. MetriXs has a free-forever cloud plan (1 site, 5k pageviews/mo, 1 month retention) with no credit card. If you want to run a small site for free in the cloud, MetriXs covers it and Fathom does not.
Cheaper at every traffic level
Fathom starts at $15/mo for 100k pageviews. MetriXs starts at €6/mo (Basic, 15k pageviews), and the €9/mo Team plan covers 100k pageviews. Because MetriXs is priced per site rather than per pageview, your bill stays flat as traffic grows, while Fathom's pageview-tiered slider moves up with your traffic.
Flat per-site pricing
Fathom bills by monthly pageviews, so a sustained traffic spike or a viral post can push you into a higher tier. MetriXs bills by sites and members. Events beyond your plan's allowance are silently dropped (not billed extra), so the bill never surprises you.
EU-based from the start
MetriXs is a Dutch business hosting visitor data in Germany, with no US edge provider in the path. Fathom is based in Canada and offers an EU data isolation option (Frankfurt). If your buyer cares about a purely EU-based vendor and data residency, MetriXs is the cleaner story.
Side-by-side
Fathom pricing checked from usefathom.com/pricing. Pageview-tiered slider, 50 sites minimum, forever retention.
| MetriXs | Fathom | |
|---|---|---|
| Free trial | 14 days, no card | 7 days |
| Sites included | 1 to 5 (by plan) | 50 (minimum) |
| Cookies | None | None |
| Cookie banner needed | No | No |
| GDPR compliant | By design | Yes |
| Data retention | 1 to 24 months (by plan) | Forever while a customer |
| Custom events | Included | Count as pageviews |
| Hosted in EU | Yes (Germany) | EU isolation option (Frankfurt) |
| Company base | Netherlands | Canada |
| Open source | No | No |
| Self-hosting | No | No |
Both tools are privacy-first and cookieless. Fathom is a polished, sustainable product with a generous 50-site minimum and forever retention. MetriXs is cheaper at every traffic level, has a real free tier, and bills per site rather than per pageview. Choose Fathom if you track many sites and want forever history; choose MetriXs for flat pricing and a free plan.
Switch from Fathom
Free to start, €6/mo when you grow. No surprise upgrades, your bill stays flat as traffic grows.
Start free trial →Frequently asked questions
- Is Fathom free?
- No. Fathom has no free plan, only a 7-day free trial. MetriXs has a free-forever cloud plan (1 site, 5k pageviews/mo, 1 month retention) with no credit card, so you can run a small site for free.
- How much does Fathom cost?
- Fathom starts at $15/mo for 100k monthly pageviews, with pageview tiers up to 25M+. Every plan includes at least 50 sites, and you can add sites in packs of 50 for $10/mo. MetriXs starts at €6/mo (Basic, 15k pageviews) and the €9/mo Team plan covers 100k pageviews.
- Is Fathom cookieless?
- Yes. Fathom works without cookies and needs no consent banner, like MetriXs. Both are privacy-first and GDPR-friendly.
- Does Fathom have a longer data retention?
- Yes. Fathom keeps your full analytics history forever while you are a customer. MetriXs retention is set by plan (1 month on Free, 1 year on Basic and Team, 2 years on Pro). If forever retention matters to you, Fathom has the edge there.
- Which is better for agencies with many sites?
- Fathom includes at least 50 sites on every plan, which is generous for agencies. MetriXs includes 1 to 5 sites by plan (more on Pro). If you track dozens of client sites, Fathom's site allowance is broader; if you track a handful of sites and want flat pricing, MetriXs is cheaper.