Comparison
Analytics vs datafa.st
datafa.st is a hosted analytics + revenue attribution tool, positioned for SaaS founders. Here's an honest, feature-by-feature comparison.
datafa.st is a hosted tool built specifically for SaaS founders who want to see traffic and Stripe revenue in one simple dashboard — a positioning very close to our own. The main difference comes from the self-hosting option and the depth of our visitor behavior features (journeys, funnels, goals) alongside Stripe revenue.
| Feature | Analytics | datafa.st |
|---|---|---|
| Cookie-free / no consent banner | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted (you host the data) | Yes, self-hosted or hosted by us | No |
| Stripe revenue attribution | Automatic, from Stripe — by campaign, referrer, or page | Yes — it's a core focus of their product too |
| Journeys — the visitor's full path | Yes | Not documented publicly in detail |
| Conversion funnels | Yes | Not documented publicly in detail |
| Goals / custom objectives | Yes | Yes, basic goals |
| Google Search Console integration | Yes | Not publicly documented |
| Live visitor map | Yes | Not publicly documented |
| Tracking script size | < 1KB | Small script, similar philosophy |
In short, honestly
If this philosophy speaks to you — traffic plus real revenue, cookie-free — you'll find both comfortable to use. We differentiate clearly through the self-hosting option for anyone who wants full control over their data, and through journeys, funnels, and Search Console included from the start, not as separate features to bolt on later.
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