Both are strong choices. The short answer: pick Fathom if you are one-page dashboards without consent popups. Pick PostHog if you are engineering-led teams that want it all.
| Fathom | PostHog | |
|---|---|---|
| In one line | Simple, GDPR-friendly analytics with fast dashboards. | Open-source product analytics, flags, replays and more. |
| Pricing | From $15/mo | Generous free tier; usage-based |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Best for | One-page dashboards without consent popups | Engineering-led teams that want it all |
| Category | Analytics & Heatmaps | Analytics & Heatmaps |
| Website | usefathom.com | posthog.com |
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