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Simple Analytics vs Plausible
Both are EU-based, cookie-free analytics. At the time of writing (September 2026), Simple Analytics has a free plan for hobby sites (1 user, 5 websites, 1 month of history, badge required) and a paid plan from $20/mo for 100k pageviews, +$20/mo per extra user, with a 14-day trial. Plausible starts at $9/mo for 10k pageviews, with a 30-day trial and an open-source Community Edition.
Simple Analytics also pitches running alongside GA4 to measure traffic lost to consent rejections, with a 30-day assisted proof of concept for enterprises.
Simple Analytics vs Plausible side by side
From each product’s own site or our research, at the time of writing (September 2026). Prices and terms change, so check before you decide.
| Feature | Simple Analytics | Plausible |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Hobby: 5 sites, 1 month history, badge required | Self-hosted CE only |
| Paid entry | $20/mo (100k pageviews, 1 user) | $9/mo (10k pageviews, 1 site) |
| Extra users | +$20/mo each | 3 on Growth, 10 on Business |
| Trial | 14 days | 30 days, no card |
| Open source | Not claimed on pricing page | Yes (AGPL CE) |
| Hosting | EU-hosted | EU-hosted |
Which should you pick?
Pick Simple Analytics if…
- You want a free plan for a hobby site and don't mind a badge.
- You need to measure traffic GA4 misses (enterprise POC).
Pick Plausible if…
- You want the cheapest paid plan.
- You want open source or self-hosting.
- You need several team members without per-user fees.
Where LaunchRanked fits
Disclosure: LaunchRanked is our product. Where we list it, we say so, and we place it under the use case it fits rather than at the top by default. Everything else here is from the vendors’ own sites or our research, and we say where they’re better.
This one is outside what we do: LaunchRanked doesn't make analytics software. We compared them because founders ask us, and we'd rather give a straight answer than a sales pitch.
For search performance, use Google Search Console alongside either.
Frequently asked questions
Is Simple Analytics free?
For hobby sites: 1 user, 5 websites, 1 month of history, and a badge is required.
Which is cheaper for 100k pageviews?
Simple Analytics is $20/mo for 100k. Check Plausible's slider for the same traffic; its $9 plan covers 10k.
Are both cookie-free?
Yes, both say they collect no cookies and no personal data.
Sources we checked
Checked on their own sites on 23 September 2026. Prices and terms change, so check before you buy. Domain ratings are approximate third-party estimates.