Headstream vs DataFast
Updated 2026-11-02
DataFast is the closest tool to Headstream. Both connect traffic to revenue, and both work with agents. DataFast supports more payment providers. Headstream focuses on letting you check every number.
Side by side
| Headstream | DataFast | |
|---|---|---|
| Stripe revenue attribution | Yes, beta | Yes |
| Other payment providers | No | LemonSqueezy, Polar, Paddle, Dodo Payments, Shopify, WooCommerce |
| Named attribution models | Four | Not listed |
| Self-reported attribution | Yes | Not listed |
| Page heatmaps and recordings | Yes | Not listed |
| A/B tests | Yes | Not listed |
| Funnels | Yes | Yes |
| MCP, API and CLI | Yes | Yes |
| Bulk raw export | Yes | API and CLI access; bulk export not listed |
"Not listed" means we couldn't find it on DataFast's own site. It doesn't mean they don't offer it, so check with them. We reviewed their site on November 1, 2026.
Pricing
Headstream is free for 10,000 events a month, $99 for 250,000 and $299 for 1 million, pooled across unlimited sites. DataFast has a 14-day free trial and prices by monthly events, with a higher plan for more websites and team members. Check its pricing page for current prices at your volume.
Where DataFast is the better pick
Fast setup for indie founders, wider payment coverage, and extras such as social mention attribution.
When to choose Headstream
- You want to compare named attribution models.
- You want a paper trail from each payment to its credited visits.
- You want survey answers and behavior data in the same place.
Moving from DataFast
Run both while you compare. Add the Headstream script next to your current tag and run both for a few weeks. You can compare totals before you remove anything. Your agent can do the install from agent.md.
You can see how every number is calculated in our methodology. Stripe connection is in beta.
Source: DataFast's website.