Plausible
The Astronaut's Review
Expert analysis by The Software Astronaut
Astronaut's Score
The Verdict
The lightweight, privacy-friendly Google Analytics alternative.
Our Take
Plausible provides simple, privacy-focused analytics with a tiny script. Open-source and EU-based for GDPR compliance.
Where It Fits
- Privacy-focused sites
- Those avoiding cookie consent
- Simple analytics needs
- Open-source preference
Where It Falls Short
- Complex analytics
- E-commerce tracking
- Detailed user journeys
Rating Breakdown
In-Depth Analysis
Overview
Plausible is an open-source, privacy-friendly analytics tool providing essential metrics without cookies or personal tracking.
Ease of Use
Plausible is extremely simple. One script, one dashboard. No configuration needed.
Key Strengths
- Privacy-friendly
- No cookies
- Tiny script
- Simple dashboard
- Open source
- EU-hosted
Limitations to Consider
- Very simple compared to GA
- No user-level data
- Limited goals
- Paid only
Pricing Analysis
From $9/month for 10K pageviews. Scales with traffic. Self-hosted free.
Final Thoughts
Plausible is excellent for privacy-first simple analytics. Complex needs require Google Analytics or Mixpanel. The privacy focus is genuine.
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About Plausible
Privacy-friendly web analytics
Key Features
Feature Availability
| Feature | Plausible |
|---|---|
Cloud-Based Accessible from any device with internet | |
Mobile App Native mobile applications available | Partial |
API Access Programmatic access for integrations | Partial |
Free Trial Try before you buy | |
Free Tier Permanently free plan available | |
24/7 Support Round-the-clock customer assistance | Partial |
SSO/SAML Enterprise single sign-on | Partial |
Data Export Export your data anytime | |
Integrations Connect with other tools | |
Custom Branding White-label capabilities | Partial |
Pricing Overview
From $9/month
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