GoatCounter vs Simple Analytics
On the evidence we track, Simple Analytics leads this comparison with a composite score of 50/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.
Capabilities
Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for web analytics. “-” means undocumented, not absent.
What each one is
The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.
GoatCounter
Not documented yet.
Simple Analytics
LeaderAnalytics platform for understanding visitor behavior and site performance while maintaining strict privacy standards through the elimination of cookies and personal identifiers.
Pricing
List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.
GoatCounter
Free hosted service; self-hosted version also available
- GoatCounter.comFree
- Privacy-aware tracking without unique user identifiers
- Fine-grained data collection control
- JavaScript or tracking pixel integration
- REST API access
- Logfile parsing from web servers
Simple Analytics
LeaderFree tier available with paid plans for premium features
Platform & deployment
Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.
Integrations
What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.
GoatCounter
- nginx
- Apache
- Caddy
- CloudFront
Simple Analytics
Leader- Wix
- Ghost
- Cloudflare
- Google Tag Manager
- Google Looker Studio
- Power BI
- Chartbrew
- Dailytics
- CloudQuery
- Google BigQuery
- Google Analytics
Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.