Fathom Lite vs RudderStack
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted web analytics options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Fathom Lite
Simple, open-source website analytics
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RudderStack
Open-source customer data pipeline platform
| Feature | Fathom Lite | RudderStack |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Web Analytics | Web Analytics |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Go | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | binary, docker | docker, kubernetes |
| GitHub stars | ★ 8,013 | ★ 4,465 |
| First released | 2018 | 2019 |
| Replaces | Google Analytics | Segment |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Fathom Lite or RudderStack better?
Fathom Lite is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider RudderStack if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Fathom Lite and RudderStack free and open-source?
Yes. Fathom Lite is licensed under MIT and RudderStack under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Fathom Lite and RudderStack with Docker?
Fathom Lite: yes. RudderStack: yes.