# GhostlyX vs Fathom Analytics

Fathom is polished, privacy-respecting, and fully independent (all genuinely good things). It is one of the most established names in the privacy-first analytics space. GhostlyX competes by offering a richer feature set at a lower entry price, including built-in uptime monitoring, funnel analysis, and team access controls that Fathom does not currently offer.

## At a glance

| Feature                                          | GhostlyX                                | Fathom Analytics                        |
|-------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------|
| Privacy & compliance                             |                                         |                                         |
| Cookie-free                                     |                                         |                                         |
| GDPR compliant                                  |                                         |                                         |
| No data sampling                                 |                                         |                                         |
| Respects DNT header                             |                                         |                                         |
| Respects GPC header                             |                                         |                                         |
| Data sold or shared with third parties         |                                         |                                         |
| Features                                        |                                         |                                         |
| Real-time visitors                              |                                         |                                         |
| Uptime monitoring                               |                                         |                                         |
| Traffic spike alerts                            |                                         |                                         |
| Funnel analysis                                  |                                         |                                         |
| Goal tracking                                   |                                         |                                         |
| REST API                                       |                                         |                                         |
| Scheduled email reports                          |                                         |                                         |
| CSV export                                     |                                         |                                         |
| TV / big-screen mode                           |                                         |                                         |
| Open-source                                     |                                         |                                         |
| Pricing & ownership                             |                                         |                                         |
| Script size                                     | Under 2 kB                             | ~2 kB                                  |
| Starting price                                  | Free plan available                     | From $14/mo (up to 100k pageviews)    |
| Owned by                                        | Independent                             | Conva Ventures Inc. (Canada)           |
| Data location                                   | EU servers                             | Global CDN (with EU isolation option)   |

## Why teams switch to GhostlyX

### GhostlyX advantages
- Lower entry price per pageview tier.
- Uptime monitoring included. Fathom has no equivalent.
- Funnel analysis to track multi-step conversion paths.
- Team roles and multi-user access control.
- Traffic spike notifications via email.
- Script under 1.5 kB gzipped, slightly lighter than Fathom.

### Fathom Analytics advantages
- Longer track record in the privacy-first analytics space (since 2018).
- EU data isolation option for stricter residency requirements.
- Affiliate programme for referrals.
- Strong reputation for reliability and uptime.
- Vercel and Cloudflare integration.

## Common questions

**Is GhostlyX cheaper than Fathom?**

Fathom starts at $14/mo for up to 100,000 pageviews. GhostlyX's entry tier starts lower and includes features like uptime monitoring and funnel analysis that Fathom does not offer at any price point.

**Are both tools truly cookie-free?**

Yes. Both GhostlyX and Fathom are cookie-free and do not require a consent banner. Neither tracks visitors across sites.

**Can I migrate from Fathom to GhostlyX?**

Yes. Add the GhostlyX script to your site, run both in parallel for a few days to verify the numbers align, then remove Fathom's script. Historical Fathom data remains in your Fathom account.