Google Analytics vs Simple Analytics

A detailed comparison to help you decide if Simple Analytics is the right EU alternative for your needs.

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Detailed feature comparison coming soon.

Reasons to Switch

  • βœ“Enhanced privacy compliance: Simple Analytics is designed with GDPR in mind, ensuring that user data is handled in accordance with European privacy laws, which can help avoid potential legal issues for businesses operating in or with customers in the EU.
  • βœ“Simplified data collection: Simple Analytics does not use cookies or track individual users, which can lead to a more straightforward setup and less complexity in managing user consent compared to Google Analytics' cookie-based tracking.
  • βœ“Transparent data practices: Simple Analytics provides clear insights into what data is collected and how it is used, fostering trust with users who are increasingly concerned about their online privacy.

Things to Consider

  • !Limited features: Simple Analytics may lack some advanced features and customization options available in Google Analytics, such as detailed segmentation, e-commerce tracking, and extensive reporting capabilities, which could impact data analysis for more complex needs.
  • !Migration effort: Transitioning from Google Analytics to Simple Analytics may require significant effort in terms of data migration, reconfiguring tracking setups, and retraining team members on the new platform, which could lead to temporary disruptions in analytics capabilities.
Migration difficulty:
Medium
~2-4 hours

Quick Summary

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Data protected under GDPR with EU-only storage.

Pricing

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Migration Effort

Medium

Estimated time: 2-4 hours

View migration guide

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Ready to make the switch?

Start using Simple Analytics today and take control of your data privacy.