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W3Counter alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded W3Counter alternative is StatCounter (2.8 GPA). It's also the best free one.
W3Counter compared with 6 alternatives: StatCounter, Clicky, GoatCounter, Simple Analytics, Plausible and 1 more.
W3Counter has a free plan. Paid plans start at $149 per year for 3 websites, billed annually ($19 per month billed monthly). All 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| W3CounterThis tool | Free plan · from $149/yr | Yes | Web |
| StatCounter | Free plan · from €9/mo | Yes | Web, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Clicky | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| GoatCounter | Free | Free | Web |
| Simple Analytics | Free plan · from $20/mo | Yes | Web |
| Plausible | Free plan · from $7.50/mo | Yes | Web |
| Histats | Free | Free | Web |
Price against what you get
W3Counter starts at $12.42 a month when paid by the year and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 3 of the 6 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: StatCounter, Clicky and Plausible.
Simple Analytics scores higher without starting lower. GoatCounter and Histats start lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from W3Counter
StatCounter
Web traffic stats with a live visitor feed and session replay
- StatCounter starts at €9 per month for up to 20,000 sessions (€97 billed yearly).
- StatCounter also lists iOS, Android and Windows apps.
- StatCounter also covers session replay.
Suits: Small sites that want a free traffic counter with no training
Clicky
Real-time, privacy-friendly web analytics with heatmaps
- Clicky starts at $9.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly).
- Clicky also lists a browser extension.
- Clicky also covers dashboards and a/B testing.
Suits: Site owners who want live visitor logs rather than only summary reports
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 reports, which W3Counter does.
Suits: Personal sites and blogs that want counts without a consent notice
Simple Analytics
Cookieless web analytics hosted in the EU
- Simple Analytics starts at $20 per month for up to 100k pageviews.
Suits: Sites that want traffic numbers without a cookie banner
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 reports, which W3Counter does.
Suits: Site owners who want traffic numbers without a cookie banner
Histats
Free web stats, visitor tracking and hit counters
- Histats is free.
Suits: Hobby and small sites that want free analytics
Limits worth knowing in W3Counter
- Only available for websites receiving fewer than 1 million page views per month.
- The Free plan covers 1 website and keeps 30 days of visitor history; Plus keeps 6 months and Pro 12 months.
- Email reports and conversion tracking need Plus or Pro.
- Web dashboard only, with no mobile or desktop apps listed.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to W3Counter?
The alternatives to W3Counter in this directory are StatCounter, Clicky, GoatCounter, Simple Analytics, Plausible and Histats. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with W3Counter.
Is there a free alternative to W3Counter?
Yes. GoatCounter and Histats are free to use. StatCounter, Clicky, Simple Analytics and Plausible have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which W3Counter alternatives work on Windows?
The W3Counter listing does not include a Windows app. StatCounter lists one.
Which W3Counter alternatives work on Android?
The W3Counter listing does not include an Android app. StatCounter lists one.
Is there an open-source alternative to W3Counter?
GoatCounter 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 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.