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Best data analytics tools

What's working. What isn't.

18 compared · 11 with a free tier

Our pick

DataFast

From $9/moBuilt by @marclou

Ties traffic to revenue, so you see which posts brought paying customers rather than which brought visitors. It is what runs on this site.

Compare all 18

ToolFromRatingFree to tryTypeCookie-free / GDPRSelf-hostableSession replayFunnelsFree tier
DataFastOUR PICK

@marclou

$9/moNot ratedNoPrivacy-first web analyticsYesNoNoNot advertisedNo (14-day trial)Visit
OpenPanel

@CarlLindesvard

$4.17/moNot ratedYesWeb + product analyticsYes, cookielessYes, free unlimitedYesYesSelf-host onlyVisit
$6/moNot ratedNoWeb analyticsYes, cookie-freeYes, Enterprise/open-sourceNoYes, Plus planNo, 30-day trialVisit
$7.50/moNot ratedNoWeb analyticsYes, no bannerYes, open sourceNoBusiness plan onlyNo, 30-day trial onlyVisit
Seline

@nstkostya

$9/moNot ratedNoWeb + revenue analyticsYes, cookielessNoNoYesNo, trial onlyVisit
Databuddy

@izadoesdev

$9.99/moNot ratedYesProduct + web analyticsYes, no cookiesYes, AGPL-3.0Not confirmedYesYes, 10K events/moVisit
$12.50/moNot ratedNoWeb analyticsYes, no bannerNoNoNoNo, 7-day trial onlyVisit
Rybbit

@yang_frog

$13/moNot ratedNoWeb + product analyticsYes, cookielessYes, open sourceYes, Pro planYesNo, 7-day trialVisit
Swetrix

@andrii_rom

$15.76/moNot ratedYesWeb analytics + error trackingYes, cookielessYes, open sourceYes, Plus planYesSelf-host onlyVisit
$16.67/moNot ratedYesWeb analyticsYes, no bannerNoNoNoYes, unlimited pageviews (30-day)Visit
$20/moNot ratedYesWeb analyticsYes, no bannerYes, open sourceNoBasicYes, self-host or CloudVisit
$32/moNot ratedYesSession replay, heatmapsCookie-based, GDPR controlsNoYes, core featureLimited (Business+)Yes, 35 sessions/dayVisit
$49/moNot ratedYesProduct analyticsConfigurable, not cookie-freeNoYes, 1,000/mo freeYesYes, 2M events/monthVisit
$49/moNot ratedNoSaaS revenue analyticsN/A, backend billing dataNoNoNo, revenue funnels onlyNoVisit
$49/moNot ratedYesSaaS revenue analyticsN/A, backend billing dataNoNoNo, revenue cohorts onlyYes, up to $10KVisit
FreeNot ratedYesSession replay, heatmapsCookie-based, GDPR controlsNoYes, unlimited, freeNoYes, free foreverVisit
FreeNot ratedYesProduct analyticsConfigurable, not cookie-freeNoYes, limited on freeYesYes, 1M events/month foreverVisit
FreeNot ratedYesProduct analytics, replay, flagsConfigurable, cookieless modeYes, open sourceYes, includedYesYes, generous usage-basedVisit

18 of 18 shown. Prices are the cheapest paid plan, annual rate where published.

All 18 data analytics tools

DataFastOur pick

Data Analytics

Privacy-first analytics for indie SaaS

Best for founders wanting simple, private analytics

From $9/moNo free trial
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OpenPanel

Data Analytics

Open-source alternative to Mixpanel

Best for teams wanting mixpanel-style product analytics

Free, then $4.17/moFree to try
Pricing & reviewsVisit
Pirsch Analytics

Data Analytics

Lightweight, cookie-free Google Analytics alternative

Best for agencies needing white-label dashboards

From $6/moNo free trial
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Plausible Analytics

Data Analytics

Simple, privacy-friendly Google Analytics alternative

Best for simple, privacy-first traffic dashboards

From $7.50/moNo free trial
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Seline

Data Analytics

Simple, actionable Google Analytics alternative

Best for startups wanting revenue-linked analytics

From $9/moNo free trial
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Databuddy

Data Analytics

Lightweight, privacy-first analytics for developers

Best for developers wanting analytics plus feature flags

Free, then $9.99/moFree to try
Pricing & reviewsVisit
Fathom Analytics

Data Analytics

Privacy-focused analytics, GDPR/CCPA compliant

Best for agencies running multiple sites, polished analytics

From $12.50/moNo free trial
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Rybbit

Data Analytics

Modern, open-source Google Analytics replacement

Best for developers wanting an open-source ga replacement

From $13/moNo free trial
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Swetrix

Data Analytics

Turn traffic into insights, cookie-free

Best for teams wanting open-source analytics plus errors

Free, then $15.76/moFree to try
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Simple Analytics

Data Analytics

Privacy-first, cookie-free website analytics

Best for a truly free, no-banner starter tool

Free, then $16.67/moFree to try
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Umami

Data Analytics

Free, open-source, self-hostable web analytics

Best for developers wanting free self-hosted analytics

Free, then $20/moFree to try
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Hotjar

Data Analytics

Heatmaps, session recordings and feedback tools

Best for founders wanting heatmaps and session recordings

Free, then $32/moFree to try
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Amplitude

Data Analytics

Digital analytics for product-led growth

Best for startups needing deeper analytics and experimentation

Free, then $49/moFree to try
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Baremetrics

Data Analytics

SaaS revenue and subscription analytics

Best for early-stage saas tracking mrr and churn

From $49/moNo free trial
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ChartMogul

Data Analytics

Subscription analytics for SaaS revenue metrics

Best for founders wanting free revenue analytics early

Free, then $49/moFree to try
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Microsoft Clarity

Data Analytics

Free heatmaps and session recordings from Microsoft

Best for zero-budget founders wanting free heatmaps

FreeFree to try
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Mixpanel

Data Analytics

Product analytics for funnels and retention

Best for startups tracking funnels and cohort behavior

FreeFree to try
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PostHog

Data Analytics

Product analytics, replay, flags and experiments

Best for technical founders wanting one analytics stack

FreeFree to try
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