Google Analytics 4 vs Plausible, Fathom, Matomo. Privacy, ease of use, and pricing compared.
Google Analytics 4 is free and powerful but complex, with growing privacy scrutiny. Lightweight alternatives like Plausible and Fathom trade some depth for simplicity and privacy compliance.
| Tool | Price | Privacy |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics 4 | Free | Cookie-based |
| Plausible | $9+/mo | Cookieless |
| Fathom | $15+/mo | Cookieless |
Google Analytics 4: Free
Plausible: $9-$169/month
Fathom: $15-$54/month
Google Analytics 4 for depth and free access. Plausible or Fathom for privacy-first simplicity.