Cleverpilot vs DataFast
Short answer: Both tools answer 'which channel brings revenue'. Pick Cleverpilot if you want cookieless-by-default tracking and a big allowance at $9/month, or a free plan to start.
DataFast is a popular revenue-focused analytics tool that connects payment providers to traffic sources. Its default script uses cookies for accuracy, with a cookieless option. Cleverpilot is cookieless by default and includes a large event allowance on its base plan.
| Cleverpilot | DataFast | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free (10k events) · Pro $9/mo for 1M events | From $9/mo for 10k events, 1 site |
| Default tracking | Cookieless | Cookie-based (cookieless option) |
| Revenue attribution | Built in (Stripe, Paddle, Polar) | Yes (Stripe, LemonSqueezy, Polar, Shopify) |
| AI assistant traffic | Automatic AI assistants channel | Referrer-based |
DataFast details from their website, checked September 2026. Prices and features change, so verify before deciding.
Choose DataFast if you need
- Established indie-founder community
- Mobile apps and API/CLI access
- More payment integrations (e.g. LemonSqueezy, Shopify)
Choose Cleverpilot if you want
- Cookieless by default, no consent banner
- 1M events, 20 sites and 10 members on the base plan
- AI assistants channel + Search Console/Bing in one view
- Ask AI + automatic email digests
- Self-hosted option
Frequently asked questions
Is Cleverpilot a good DataFast alternative?
Both tools answer 'which channel brings revenue'. Pick Cleverpilot if you want cookieless-by-default tracking and a big allowance at $9/month, or a free plan to start.
What is DataFast better at?
Established indie-founder community. Mobile apps and API/CLI access. More payment integrations (e.g. LemonSqueezy, Shopify).
What does Cleverpilot do that DataFast doesn't focus on?
Cookieless by default, no consent banner. 1M events, 20 sites and 10 members on the base plan. AI assistants channel + Search Console/Bing in one view. Ask AI + automatic email digests. Self-hosted option.
How much does Cleverpilot cost?
Free forever for 1 site and 10,000 events a month. Pro is $9/month or $90/year for 1M events and 20 sites, with a 14-day free trial and no card.
Try Cleverpilot free
Free forever for small sites. Run it alongside DataFast and compare for yourself.