Comparison
Analytics vs Plausible
Plausible is an open-source, simple, cookie-free analytics tool. Here's an honest, feature-by-feature comparison.
Plausible is an open-source analytics tool known for its simplicity and a single-page, cookie-free dashboard. It's a solid choice if all you need is basic traffic statistics. We start from the same place — cookie-free, self-hosted — and add what's missing for a SaaS that wants to connect traffic to real revenue.
| Feature | Analytics | Plausible |
|---|---|---|
| Cookie-free / no consent banner | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted (you host the data) | Yes, self-hosted or hosted by us | Yes — open-source, just like us |
| Stripe revenue attribution | Automatic, from Stripe — by campaign, referrer, or page | Goals with manual values, no automatic source attribution |
| Journeys — the visitor's full path | Yes | No |
| Conversion funnels | Yes | Yes, as a separate feature |
| Goals / custom objectives | Yes | Yes |
| Google Search Console integration | Yes | No |
| Live visitor map | Yes | Live visitors, without a dedicated geographic map |
| Tracking script size | < 1KB | ~1KB, similar to ours |
In short, honestly
If all you want is a clean, cookie-free traffic counter and nothing else, Plausible does the job well and is an honest choice. We're a better fit if you also want to know which campaign or page actually brought in money, not just visits — plus journeys, funnels, and Search Console in one place, without a second tool.
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