Plain Analytics vs Google Analytics
While Google Analytics plays it safe with privacy restrictions, Plain Analytics gives you complete visibility. Track every visitor, capture every interaction, and know everything about your audience without compromise.
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Feature
Tracking Depth & Data Collection
Individual Visitor Tracking
Complete profiles with names
Anonymous only
Cross-Session Recognition
Permanent visitor ID tracking
Limited by cookies
IP Address Tracking
Full IP collection & storage
Anonymized/restricted
Device Fingerprinting
Advanced fingerprinting
Basic device detection
Behavioral DNA Capture
Every micro-interaction
Basic pageviews
Authentication State Detection
Automatic login detection
Privacy & Compliance
Privacy-First Approach
Privacy is the enemy
Privacy-conscious
Cookie Banner Requirements
We track regardless
Required for full tracking
GDPR Friendliness
Maximum data collection
GDPR compliant
Data Ownership Philosophy
You own ALL the data
Google processes and stores your data
Third-Party Data Sharing
Zero sharing
Extensive Google ecosystem
Visitor Intelligence
Complete Visitor Profiles
Full behavioral DNA
Aggregated metrics
Individual Journey Mapping
Every click tracked
User flow reports
Return Visitor Recognition
Months-long tracking
Limited by cookie expiry
Real-Time Visitor Activity
Live visitor feed
Real-time overview
Visitor Naming System
Auto-generated names
Technical Performance
Script Size
< 2KB
> 17KB
Setup Complexity
30 seconds
30+ minutes
Data Sampling
Never - capture everything
Yes (high traffic)
Data Retention
Unlimited
14 months (free)
Page Load Impact
Minimal
Moderate
Revenue & Business Intelligence
Revenue Attribution
Individual visitor revenue
Complex e-commerce setup
Stripe Integration
Native integration
Customer Lifetime Value
Per-visitor tracking
Aggregate only
Funnel Analysis
Ruthless precision
Goal funnels
User Experience
Dashboard Simplicity
Clean command center
Overwhelming complexity
Learning Curve
Minimal
Steep
Report Generation
Instant insights
Complex report builder
Mobile Interface
Optimized for mobile
Mobile app available
Support & Reliability
Human Support
Direct founder access
Community forums only
Response Time
< 24 hours
No guarantee
Uptime Guarantee
99.9%
No SLA
Data Export
Complete raw data
Limited exports
Pricing & Value
Free Trial
14 days full access
Free tier with limits
Transparent Pricing
Clear, simple pricing
Hidden GA4 360 costs
Multiple Websites
Unlimited websites
Separate properties
Enterprise Features
All plans
GA4 360 only
