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Parse.ly alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Parse.ly 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.

Parse.ly compared with 5 alternatives: Chartbeat, Google Analytics, Matomo, Piwik PRO and Plausible.

Parse.ly'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.

Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Parse.lyThis toolPaidNoWeb
ChartbeatPaidNoWeb
Google AnalyticsFree planYesWeb, iOS, Android
MatomoFree plan · from $26/moYesWeb
Piwik PROFree trial · from €36/moTrial onlyWeb
PlausibleFree plan · from $7.50/moYesWeb

How each one differs from Parse.ly

  1. Chartbeat

    Real-time content analytics built for digital newsrooms

    • Chartbeat also covers a/B testing.

    Suits: Newsrooms that want live audience data on a big screen

    Chartbeat vs Parse.lyChartbeat pricing and details

  2. Google Analytics

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

    • Google Analytics has a free plan, which Parse.ly lacks.
    • Google Analytics also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Google Analytics does not cover dashboards, which Parse.ly does.

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

    Google Analytics vs Parse.lyGoogle Analytics pricing and details

  3. 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 Parse.ly lacks.
    • Matomo is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Matomo also covers session replay and a/B testing.
    • Matomo does not cover reports and dashboards, which Parse.ly does.

    Suits: Organizations that must keep analytics data on their own servers

    Matomo vs Parse.lyMatomo pricing and details

  4. Piwik PRO

    Privacy-focused analytics suite with tag and consent management

    • Piwik PRO starts at €36 per month and up, billing basis not shown.

    Suits: Healthcare, finance and public-sector teams with compliance duties

    Piwik PRO vs Parse.lyPiwik PRO pricing and details

  5. 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 has a free plan, which Parse.ly lacks.
    • Plausible is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Plausible does not cover reports and dashboards, which Parse.ly does.

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

    Plausible vs Parse.lyPlausible pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Parse.ly

  • The pricing page names three tiers (Content Performance, Content Value, Content Advocacy) but shows no prices, so costs are not public.
  • The tiers are limited by sites tracked: 1, 2 and 3 sites respectively.
  • Aimed at content publishing; it is not a general product-analytics tool for apps.
Parse.ly pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Parse.ly?

The alternatives to Parse.ly in this directory are Chartbeat, Google Analytics, Matomo, Piwik PRO and Plausible. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Parse.ly.

Is there a free alternative to Parse.ly?

Yes. Google Analytics, Matomo and Plausible have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Parse.ly alternatives work on Android?

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

Which Parse.ly alternatives work on iOS?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to Parse.ly?

Matomo and Plausible 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 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.