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Ackee vs Pomelo Analytics
Both stand on web analytics tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb
Ackee provides privacy-oriented, self-hosted traffic analytics with broad deployment choices and a GraphQL API. Its single-account instances and need for a reverse proxy matter when planning administration and security.
Visit Ackee Free plan APIWeb
Pomelo combines privacy-focused website analytics with optional event measurement and API access. Compare the Free, Starter, and Pro limits for sites, events, users, exports, and retention before choosing a plan.
Visit Pomelo AnalyticsThe facts
| Ackee | Pomelo Analytics | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Self-hosted, Web | API, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Starter: €7 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | ackee.electerious.com | pomeloanalytics.com |
| On web analytics tools | #55 of 142 | #59 of 142 |
Ackee: what it does well
- Free MIT-licensed open source
- Unlimited domains and apps
- Cookie-free privacy approach
- GraphQL API available
- Event tracking included
What to know first
- One user account per instance
- No direct TLS/SSL support
- No conversion funnels
- No session recordings
Pomelo Analytics: what it does well
- Measures traffic without cookies or persistent identifiers
- Dashboard compares activity with previous periods
- Read-only REST API uses Bearer-token security
- Supports optional events, goals, and conversions
- EU hosting in Sweden
What to know first
- Session recordings are not available
- Data retention varies and is limited by plan
- Access is opening progressively through requests or a waitlist
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