Plausible Analytics alternatives: 7 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Plausible Analytics: no free plan on the hosted service, and less depth than GA4 or Matomo for analysts. We ranked 7 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Plausible Analytics, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Fathom Analytics currently ranks first.
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Best Plausible Analytics alternative for most people
Fathom AnalyticsSimilar privacy-first dashboard, with EU data isolation and no self-hosting chores.
Best Plausible Analytics alternative for a free option
UmamiOpen-source alternative with a free hosted Hobby plan.
Best Plausible Analytics alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
Simple AnalyticsEU-owned privacy analytics with a free plan for hobby sites.
Best Plausible Analytics alternative for open source
MatomoMore depth and features if you outgrow a simple dashboard.
Best Plausible Analytics alternative for self-hosting
RybbitOpen-source analytics that adds funnels, journeys and session replay.
Best Plausible Analytics alternative for iPhone and Android
MatomoMore depth and features if you outgrow a simple dashboard.
Best Plausible Analytics alternative for working in the browser
Pirsch AnalyticsGerman-hosted, cookie-free analytics at a lower starting price.
Plausible Analytics alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Plausible Analytics?
Fathom Analytics ranks first right now. Similar privacy-first dashboard, with EU data isolation and no self-hosting chores. Umami and Simple Analytics follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Plausible Analytics?
Yes. Umami (open source), Simple Analytics (free plan + paid), Matomo (open source) and Rybbit (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Plausible Analytics?
Yes: Umami, Matomo, Rybbit and OpenPanel. Umami, Matomo and Rybbit can also be self-hosted.
Why do people switch from Plausible Analytics?
The complaints we hear most: no free plan on the hosted service; less depth than GA4 or Matomo for analysts; some features land in the cloud before the self-hosted edition.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Plausible Analytics, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.