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A simple, cookieless Google Analytics alternative without consent banners.
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Compare Noralytic with other web analytics tools
Choosing a web analytics tool is a trade-off between features, privacy, price and effort. These honest comparisons show where Noralytic is the better fit and where another tool might suit you more.
Plausible
Two lightweight, cookieless tools compared: Noralytic and Plausible.
Read more →Matomo
A simple cookieless tool compared with the feature-rich Matomo.
Read more →Fathom
Noralytic and Fathom Analytics compared on privacy, pricing and features.
Read more →Simple Analytics
Two simple, privacy-first tools compared: Noralytic and Simple Analytics.
Read more →Umami
Hosted simplicity versus self-hosted open source: Noralytic and Umami.
Read more →How we compare web analytics tools
Every comparison uses the same criteria so you can judge tools fairly.
- Privacy: cookies, stored IP addresses, tracking across sessions and websites.
- Compliance: whether a consent banner is usually needed and where data is processed.
- Simplicity: setup effort and how quickly you can read your numbers.
- Features: real-time stats, events, campaigns, exports and API access.
- Pricing: free options, paid plans and what drives the price.
Comparisons are based on publicly available information as of October 2026. Products change, so please check each provider's website for the latest details.
Frequently asked questions
Which web analytics tool is best for privacy?
Tools that work without cookies and do not store IP addresses, such as Noralytic, Plausible, Fathom, Simple Analytics and Umami, are the most privacy-friendly. Google Analytics 4 and a default Matomo setup use cookies and typically need consent in the EU.
Is there a free Google Analytics alternative?
Yes. Noralytic offers a free plan with 10,000 pageviews per month for one website. Umami and Matomo can also be self-hosted for free if you are comfortable running your own server.
Do I still need a cookie banner with a cookieless analytics tool?
For the analytics tool itself, usually not. Other tools on your website, such as advertising or social media widgets, can still require consent.
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