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Fathom Analytics vs Google Workspace

Based on 15 and 1764 real audits

MetricFathom AnalyticsGoogle WorkspaceWinner
Performance6145Fathom Analytics
Accessibility8888Tie
Best Practices9487Fathom Analytics
SEO9790Fathom Analytics
Security6267Google Workspace
TTFB247ms282msFathom Analytics
Composite7674Fathom Analytics
Performance
Fathom Analytics
61
Google Workspace
45
Accessibility
Fathom Analytics
88
Google Workspace
88
Security
Fathom Analytics
62
Google Workspace
67
SEO
Fathom Analytics
97
Google Workspace
90
Composite
Fathom Analytics
76
Google Workspace
74

Fathom Analytics outperforms Google Workspace in 5 of 7 categories, with a stronger composite score (76 vs 74). Google Workspace leads in security.

When to choose Fathom Analytics

Choose Fathom Analytics when your primary concern is server response time and performance. Its audit data shows consistent strength in these areas across the sampled sites.

When to choose Google Workspace

Choose Google Workspace when your primary concern is security. Its audit data shows consistent strength in these areas across the sampled sites.

How this comparison was built

Scores are medians across 15 audited Fathom Analytics sites and 1764 audited Google Workspace sites in the BeaverCheck database. Every audit runs the same 100+ checks — Lighthouse performance, security headers, accessibility, SEO, server response time — against a real URL. No vendor input, no sponsorship, no affiliate links. Read the full methodology →

FAQ

Which is faster, Fathom Analytics or Google Workspace?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, Fathom Analytics sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (61 vs 45 on average).
Which has better security, Fathom Analytics or Google Workspace?
Google Workspace sites score higher on security analysis (67 vs 62 on average).
Which has better accessibility, Fathom Analytics or Google Workspace?
Accessibility scores measured by Lighthouse WCAG 2.1 checks favor Fathom Analytics (88 vs 88). Both technologies can be made fully accessible with care — the difference reflects common patterns in the sampled sites, not inherent platform limits.
Which is better for SEO, Fathom Analytics or Google Workspace?
Fathom Analytics sites score higher on Lighthouse SEO signals (97 vs 90 on average), which cover meta tags, crawlability, mobile friendliness, and structured data. Content strategy and backlinks still matter more than platform choice for ranking.
Which has faster server response (TTFB), Fathom Analytics or Google Workspace?
Fathom Analytics sites show lower Time to First Byte (247 ms vs 282 ms on average). TTFB depends heavily on hosting and CDN setup rather than the technology itself, but the sampled sites suggest a meaningful difference in common deployment patterns.
Should I choose Fathom Analytics or Google Workspace for my website?
Both platforms have trade-offs. Fathom Analytics scores higher on overall composite score while Fathom Analytics may excel in metrics you care about most. Run a free BeaverCheck audit on a real site using each to compare the metrics relevant to your use case.

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