On DataFast
DataFast is a revenue-focused web analytics tool built for founders who want to know which marketing channels actually drive paying customers. It strips away vanity metrics like pageviews and bounce rates, focusing instead on revenue per visitor, customer lifetime value, and the exact touchpoints that turn visitors into buyers. Installation takes under a minute via plugins for WordPress, Shopify, and Ghost CMS, or JavaScript libraries for Next.js, Express, Flask, and others. Once connected to Stripe, LemonSqueezy, Polar, or Shopify, it attributes revenue to traffic sources and surfaces growth opportunities in a live dashboard.
DataFast is the rare analytics tool that actually cares about revenue, not pageviews. It’s a smart pick for founders who want to stop guessing which marketing channels work and start optimizing for what pays the bills. The MCP and CLI integrations are standout features for teams that live in their editors and agents. The only real friction is the event-based pricing, which can sting once traffic climbs, and the fact that the pricing page still shows placeholder numbers. Still, the 14-day no-card trial is a risk-free way to see if it fits your stack.
Key features
- Revenue attribution to marketing channels
- Revenue per Visitor metric
- Goals, funnels, and customer journeys
- Live visitor intelligence with real-time API
- DataFast MCP server for AI tools like Cursor and Claude
- DataFast CLI for terminal and editor workflows
- Cross-domain and subdomain tracking
- Mobile app for iOS and Android
- Google Search Console keyword integration
- React Native SDK for mobile apps
Pros and cons
- Focuses on revenue attribution instead of vanity metrics
- Connects to Stripe, LemonSqueezy, Polar, and Shopify for direct revenue tracking
- Offers cookieless tracking option for GDPR-friendly setups
- Provides MCP, CLI, and API for AI agents and automation
- Has a mobile app for iOS and Android
- Supports cross-domain and subdomain tracking
- Pricing page on site shows placeholder prices and savings that don’t resolve to real numbers
- Free trial is limited to 14 days; no permanently free plan
- Cookieless tracking reduces long-term revenue attribution accuracy
- Event-based pricing can become expensive for high-traffic sites
- No native integration for non-SaaS revenue sources like PayPal or bank transfers
Pricing
- AI bot traffic filtering
- API, CLI & MCP access
- Social media mentions tracking
- X links attribution
- AI bot traffic filtering
- API, CLI & MCP access
- Social media mentions tracking
- X links attribution
- AI bot traffic filtering
- API, CLI & MCP access
- Social media mentions tracking
- X links attribution
- AI bot traffic filtering
- API, CLI & MCP access
- Social media mentions tracking
- X links attribution
Best for
Integrations & platforms
Stripe · LemonSqueezy · Polar · Shopify · Google Search Console · Google Tag Manager · WordPress · Shopify · Ghost CMS · Webflow · Framer · Bubble · Wix · Squarespace · Podia · Kajabi · Lovable · Next.js · Express.js · PHP · Flask · FastAPI · Vue.js · Nginx · Laravel · Caddy · React Router · Django · npm · React Native (Expo and bare)
Frequently asked questions
What happens if I exceed my monthly event limit?
Tracking continues, but you must upgrade to access your dashboard until you do.
Does DataFast require a credit card for the free trial?
No. The 14-day free trial doesn’t require a card.
Is DataFast GDPR compliant?
Yes. It supports both default cookie-based tracking and a cookieless script designed to avoid cookie banners.
Can I use DataFast without making money?
Yes. You can use it solely for traffic insights.
Do I need to code to use DataFast?
No. It offers plugins for WordPress, Shopify, Ghost CMS, Webflow, Framer, Bubble, Wix, Squarespace, Podia, Kajabi, and Google Tag Manager.
Which payment providers are supported?
Stripe, LemonSqueezy, Polar, and Shopify. You can also send payment data via the Payment API.
Does DataFast track across subdomains and different domains?
Yes. It supports unified tracking across subdomains and cross-domain setups.
Does DataFast have an API, CLI, or MCP?
Yes. It has a full API, a CLI, and an MCP server for AI agents.
Is there a mobile app?
Yes. DataFast has an iOS and Android app for on-the-go analytics.
Can I invite my team to DataFast?
Yes. You can invite unlimited team members.
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