Comparison
Plausible is a great privacy-first tool. Web Analyzer App goes further: session-level data, visitor journeys, uptime monitoring, custom events, and funnels — at a competitive price.
| Feature |
|
Plausible Analytics |
|---|---|---|
| Tracker script size | 2 KB | ~1 KB |
| Cookie-free | Yes | Yes |
| No consent banner needed | Yes | Yes |
| Session-level page paths | ✓ Yes — full session log | No — page-level only |
| Individual visitor timeline | ✓ Yes | No |
| Custom events | Yes | Yes |
| Conversion goals | Yes | Yes |
| Conversion funnels | Yes (Pro) | Yes (paid plan) |
| Segment filtering | Yes (Pro) | Yes |
| Uptime monitoring | ✓ Yes (Pro) | No |
| Self-hostable | ✗ No | Yes (open-source) |
| Real-time visitors | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing (entry) | ✓ Free tier available | From $9/mo (no free tier) |
| Pro plan | $14.99/mo | From $9–$19/mo |
Our verdict
Both tools are excellent privacy-first alternatives to Google Analytics. Plausible is simpler and well-established. Web Analyzer App offers more depth — session paths, visitor timelines, uptime checks, and Pro funnels — for teams that need to go beyond page counts.
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