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Minimal Analytics alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Minimal Analytics 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.

Minimal Analytics compared with 5 alternatives: Google Analytics, GoatCounter, Plausible, Umami and Simple Analytics.

Minimal Analytics is free to use. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Minimal AnalyticsThis toolFreeFreeWeb
Google AnalyticsFree planYesWeb, iOS, Android
GoatCounterFreeFreeWeb
PlausibleFree plan · from $7.50/moYesWeb
UmamiFree plan · from $20/moYesWeb
Simple AnalyticsFree plan · from $20/moYesWeb

Price against what you get

Minimal Analytics has no paid plan and scores 1.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 4 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.

GoatCounter, Plausible, Umami and Simple Analytics score higher without starting lower.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$0.5$2$5$20$50$200$500$2k$5kMore for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessMinimal AnalyticsGoatCounterPlausibleUmamiSimple Analytics

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
  • Has a free plan
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The full chart of website and product analytics tools, and the best at every price

How each one differs from Minimal Analytics

  1. Google Analytics

    Google's free website and app analytics, with a paid 360 tier

    • Google Analytics also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Google Analytics also covers reports.
    • Google Analytics does not cover page speed, which Minimal Analytics does.

    Suits: Small businesses and site owners who want free traffic reports

    Google Analytics vs Minimal AnalyticsGoogle Analytics pricing and details

  2. GoatCounter

    Open source web analytics, free and donation-supported

    • GoatCounter is free.
    • GoatCounter is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • GoatCounter does not cover page speed, which Minimal Analytics does.

    Suits: Personal sites and blogs that want counts without a consent notice

    GoatCounter vs Minimal AnalyticsGoatCounter pricing and details

  3. Plausible

    Cookie-free, privacy-first website analytics made and hosted in the EU

    • Plausible starts at $7.50 per month for up to 10k pageviews, billed yearly ($9 billed monthly).
    • Plausible is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Plausible does not cover page speed, which Minimal Analytics does.

    Suits: Site owners who want traffic numbers without a cookie banner

    Plausible vs Minimal AnalyticsPlausible pricing and details

  4. Umami

    Open-source, cookieless web and product analytics

    • Umami starts at $20 per month, with 1 million events included.
    • Umami is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Umami also covers reports and session replay.
    • Umami does not cover page speed, which Minimal Analytics does.

    Suits: Developers who want to self-host analytics for free

    Umami vs Minimal AnalyticsUmami pricing and details

  5. Simple Analytics

    Cookieless web analytics hosted in the EU

    • Simple Analytics starts at $20 per month for up to 100k pageviews.
    • Simple Analytics also covers reports.
    • Simple Analytics does not cover page speed, which Minimal Analytics does.

    Suits: Sites that want traffic numbers without a cookie banner

    Simple Analytics vs Minimal AnalyticsSimple Analytics pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Minimal Analytics

  • It only sends data to Google Analytics; there is no dashboard of its own.
  • The page says not to use it for advanced features such as AdWords tracking.
  • Its ID placeholder (XX-XXXXXXXXX-X) and /collect endpoint follow the older Google Analytics format; GA4 is not mentioned, so check it records to your property.
  • The code is published as a GitHub gist; the page names no company or support channel.
Minimal Analytics pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Minimal Analytics?

The alternatives to Minimal Analytics in this directory are Google Analytics, GoatCounter, Plausible, Umami and Simple Analytics. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Minimal Analytics.

Is there a free alternative to Minimal Analytics?

Yes. GoatCounter is free to use. Google Analytics, Plausible, Umami and Simple Analytics have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Minimal Analytics alternatives work on Android?

The Minimal Analytics listing does not include an Android app. Google Analytics lists one.

Which Minimal Analytics alternatives work on iOS?

The Minimal Analytics listing does not include an iOS app. Google Analytics lists one.

Is there an open-source alternative to Minimal Analytics?

GoatCounter, Plausible and Umami are described as open source on their own sites.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.