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Best Plausible Analytics alternatives — pricing compared

The short answer

The best Plausible Analytics alternatives are Fathom Analytics, Simple Analytics, and Matomo — here's how their published pricing compares. The cheapest paid entry point among them is Fathom Analytics at $15 per month.

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3 Plausible Analytics alternatives compared

Each "cheapest paid tier" below is the lowest paid monthly (or annual-equivalent) price the competitor publishes on its own pricing page. Custom-quote and usage-based add-ons aren't included; click any tool for its full per-tier breakdown.

Alternative Category Cheapest paid tier Why switch Full pricing
Fathom Analytics Privacy-first web analytics $15 (100K pageviews) Cookieless analytics priced strictly by monthly pageviews. See all tiers →
Simple Analytics Privacy-first web analytics $15 (Simple) EU-priced GDPR-friendly analytics with low monthly fees. See all tiers →
Matomo Open-source web analytics $18.25 (Heatmap Plugin (Self-Host)) GA replacement with paid EU cloud or free self-hosted option. See all tiers →

Why teams look past Plausible Analytics

  • Fathom Analytics — Cookieless analytics priced strictly by monthly pageviews.
  • Simple Analytics — EU-priced GDPR-friendly analytics with low monthly fees.
  • Matomo — GA replacement with paid EU cloud or free self-hosted option.

Compare against Plausible Analytics itself

Before you switch, price Plausible Analytics on the same terms. The full breakdown has every tier, hidden fee, and per-seat math.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Fathom Analytics cheaper than Plausible Analytics?

Not at the entry tier — Fathom Analytics's cheapest paid tier is $15 versus Plausible Analytics's $9. Compare full tier ladders, not just the entry price.

What is the best free alternative to Plausible Analytics?

Simple Analytics publishes a free tier, making it the best no-cost starting point among Plausible Analytics alternatives on this page. Check its usage limits before committing.

Which Plausible Analytics alternative should I compare first?

Buyers evaluating Plausible Analytics most often shortlist Fathom Analytics, Simple Analytics, Matomo. Each links to a full per-tier pricing breakdown with hidden fees.