Comparison
Cool Analytics vs Simple Analytics
Privacy-first analytics from the Netherlands. Here's how Simple Analytics stacks up against Cool Analytics, honestly — including when it's the better pick.
The short version
Pick Cool Analytics if you want cookieless analytics you can read at a glance — a live map, every visitor's journey and plain-English insights — from $3/mo. Pick Simple Analytics if you want a free plan for a hobby site and don't mind the history limit.
Feature comparison
| Cool Analytics | Simple Analytics | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | From $3/mo (10k events) | From $20/mo (paid plans) |
| Free tier | 7-day free trial | yes (hobby, limited history) |
| Cookies / consent banner | No cookies, no consent banner needed | No cookies |
| Script size | ~3 KB | Small |
| Realtime view | Limited | |
| Per-visitor journeys | ||
| Plain-English insights | ||
| Custom events & revenue | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Data retention | 1–5 years, by plan | 1 month on free; longer on paid |
Price at your traffic
Monthly price at the same volume. Simple Analytics counts pageviews or events depending on plan; Cool Analytics counts events (pageviews plus custom events).
| Monthly traffic | Cool Analytics | Simple Analytics |
|---|---|---|
| 100k | $5/mo | $20/mo |
Where Simple Analytics is strong
- Strong privacy reputation.
- Free plan for hobby sites.
- Yearly billing discount.
Where it falls short
- Paid plans start at $20/mo.
- Extra team members cost extra.
- Free plan keeps only one month of history.
Why people switch to Cool Analytics
- 100k events for $5/mo instead of $20.
- Team members included on every size.
- Live map and per-visitor journeys.
When Simple Analytics is the better choice
- You want a free plan for a hobby site and don't mind the history limit.
We don't do funnels, heatmaps, session replay, A/B tests or self-hosting. If you need those, a broader tool is a better fit.
Switching takes a minute
Add one line to your site's <head>, run both tools side by side for a few days if you like, then remove the old one. Step-by-step guides: Next.js, WordPress, Shopify, Webflow and more.
FAQ
Is Cool Analytics cheaper than Simple Analytics?
At 100k events, yes: $5/mo versus $20/mo.
Do both avoid cookies?
Yes, both are cookieless.
Last checked 2026-10-11. Simple Analytics details from simpleanalytics.com; prices change, so check their site before deciding. Looking for more options? See the best Simple Analytics alternatives.
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