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Chartbeat alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Chartbeat alternative for most people is Google Analytics (3.4 GPA), first in our ranking of website and product analytics tools. It's also the best free one.
Chartbeat compared with 5 alternatives: Parse.ly, Google Analytics, Matomo, Amplitude and Piwik PRO.
Chartbeat's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
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At a glance
How each one differs from Chartbeat
Parse.ly
Content analytics for publishers and editorial teams
- Parse.ly does not cover a/B testing, which Chartbeat does.
Suits: Newsrooms and editorial teams that judge stories by engaged time
Google Analytics
Google's free website and app analytics, with a paid 360 tier
- Google Analytics has a free plan, which Chartbeat lacks.
- Google Analytics also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Google Analytics does not cover dashboards and a/B testing, which Chartbeat does.
Suits: Small businesses and site owners who want free traffic reports
Matomo
Open-source web analytics you can host yourself or in Matomo's cloud
- Matomo starts at $26 per month for up to 50,000 hits, billed monthly (Cloud Business).
- Matomo has a free plan, which Chartbeat lacks.
- Matomo is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Matomo also covers session replay.
- Matomo does not cover reports and dashboards, which Chartbeat does.
Suits: Organizations that must keep analytics data on their own servers
Amplitude
Product analytics with session replay, experiments and in-app guides
- Amplitude starts at $900 per year for up to 3M events a month (Plus; the first 2M are free).
- Amplitude has a free plan, which Chartbeat lacks.
- Amplitude also covers surveys and session replay.
- Amplitude does not cover reports and dashboards, which Chartbeat does.
Suits: Product teams measuring funnels, retention and feature adoption
Piwik PRO
Privacy-focused analytics suite with tag and consent management
- Piwik PRO starts at €36 per month and up, billing basis not shown.
- Piwik PRO does not cover a/B testing, which Chartbeat does.
Suits: Healthcare, finance and public-sector teams with compliance duties
Limits worth knowing in Chartbeat
- No prices are published; plans are quoted by sales and based on website and native app pageviews.
- Plans come in four tiers (Essentials, Plus, Premium, Enterprise); Plus and above add a choice of performance suites.
- Single sign-on is listed only on the Enterprise tier.
- It is aimed at publishers and content teams rather than general product analytics.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Chartbeat?
The alternatives to Chartbeat in this directory are Parse.ly, Google Analytics, Matomo, Amplitude and Piwik PRO. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Chartbeat.
Is there a free alternative to Chartbeat?
Yes. Google Analytics, Matomo and Amplitude have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Chartbeat alternatives work on Android?
The Chartbeat listing does not include an Android app. Google Analytics lists one.
Which Chartbeat alternatives work on iOS?
The Chartbeat listing does not include an iOS app. Google Analytics lists one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Chartbeat?
Matomo is described as open source on its own site.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.