Chartbeat alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Chartbeat: quote-based pricing aimed at larger publishers, and narrow editorial focus. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Chartbeat, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Parse.ly currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Chartbeat alternative for most people
Parse.lyDirect rival for content analytics, owned by WordPress VIP.
Best Chartbeat alternative for a free option
Plausible AnalyticsSimple, cheap real-time stats for small publishers.
Best Chartbeat alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
Google AnalyticsFree general analytics if you don't need editorial tools.
Best Chartbeat alternative for open source
Plausible AnalyticsSimple, cheap real-time stats for small publishers.
Best Chartbeat alternative for self-hosting
Plausible AnalyticsSimple, cheap real-time stats for small publishers.
Best Chartbeat alternative for iPhone and Android
Google AnalyticsFree general analytics if you don't need editorial tools.
Best Chartbeat alternative for working in the browser
Adobe AnalyticsEnterprise suite used by some large media groups.
Chartbeat alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Chartbeat?
Parse.ly ranks first right now. Direct rival for content analytics, owned by WordPress VIP. Google Analytics and Adobe Analytics follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Chartbeat?
Yes. Google Analytics (free plan + paid) and Plausible Analytics (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Chartbeat?
Yes: Plausible Analytics. Plausible Analytics can also be self-hosted.
Why do people switch from Chartbeat?
The complaints we hear most: quote-based pricing aimed at larger publishers; narrow editorial focus; not a substitute for full marketing analytics.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Chartbeat, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.