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Best Website Analytics in 2026
Website analytics tools help you measure visits and understand how people move through a site or product. This list covers hosted services, APIs, browser extensions, mobile apps and self-hosted options.
- 32 apps
- Research read 28 Sept 2026
- How the order is worked out
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Ackee
Free plan APISelf-hostedWebAckee provides privacy-oriented, self-hosted traffic analytics with broad deployment choices and a GraphQL API.
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Clicky
Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+2Clicky combines event, funnel, and ecommerce tracking with plans defined by website and daily page-view limits. The free tier is limited to one website, and session recordings are not included.
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Cloudflare Web Analytics
Free plan APIWebCloudflare Web Analytics provides website usage and performance views with stated limits that vary by proxy setup and plan.
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Independent Analytics
by Independent AnalyticsFree plan APISelf-hostedWebIndependent Analytics offers a free WordPress analytics foundation with optional Pro reporting and integrations.
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Microsoft Clarity
Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhoneClarity offers a broad set of behavior analytics features without traffic limits or a listed charge. Its 30-day recording retention is worth factoring into how teams review session data.
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Simple Analytics
by Simple AnalyticsFree plan APIExtensioniPhone+2Choose Simple Analytics if its event tracking, conversion funnels and API access fit your needs, and the Free plan’s website, user and history allowances are sufficient.
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Google Analytics
Free plan APIChoose Google Analytics for free measurement across websites and apps, with reporting, funnel exploration, and Google integrations.
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GoSquared Analytics
by GoSquared AnalyticsFree plan APIGoSquared Analytics offers event and ecommerce measurement with API access and unlimited retention.
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Koko Analytics
Free plan Self-hostedWebKoko Analytics focuses on WordPress traffic measurement with self-hosted data and a free starting tier.
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Microanalytics
Free plan APIWebMicroanalytics focuses on privacy-oriented traffic and conversion reporting with a quick installation and API access.
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Statcounter
by StatcounterFree plan AndroidAPIiPhone+2Statcounter combines traffic reporting with replay, heatmaps, conversion and campaign analysis. Compare session allowances, retention and recording availability carefully across the plans.
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Adobe Analytics
by Adobe AnalyticsFree trial AndroidAPIExtension+2Adobe Analytics combines broad data collection with detailed journey analysis, governance, and developer access.
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Visitor Analytics (TWIPLA)
by Visitor Analytics (TWIPLA)Free plan APIChoose Visitor Analytics (TWIPLA) if you need website analytics with funnels, recordings, ecommerce tracking, and API access.
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W3Counter
Free plan WebW3Counter pairs website statistics with configurable marketing widgets and tiered data retention.
#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price
Compare free plans, trial terms, paid starting prices, visit limits and data retention. Check support for event tracking, session replay, conversion funnels and privacy controls. If code access matters, review the licence before choosing.
Questions
Do website analytics tools have free plans?
Yes. A free plan is offered by items on this list, including Ackee, Clicky, Cloudflare Web Analytics and Google Analytics.
Is a free trial available?
A free trial is offered by items on this list. Clicky lists a 21-day trial; check the current terms for the tool you are considering.
Which platforms can these tools run on?
Platforms represented here include API, web, iOS, Android, browser extension and self-hosted deployments. Confirm support for your intended setup.
What analytics features should I compare?
Compare event tracking, session replay, conversion funnels, monthly visit limits, data retention and privacy controls.
How much can paid plans cost?
Paid pricing varies. Clicky lists plans from $9.99 per month, while Adobe Marketing Campaign Analytics lists pricing on request.
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