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Analytics Bar vs Liwan
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.
Paid MacWindows
Analytics Bar focuses on quick menu bar access to Google Analytics figures across sites and accounts. Buyers should note the paid-only model and the absence of a trial, alongside the maker’s stated refund option.
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Paid LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1
Liwan offers a compact self-hosted analytics setup with configurable collection and privacy controls. Its built-in dashboard and database reduce deployment components, while authentication remains limited in the current release.
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| Analytics Bar | Liwan | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Not published |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac, Windows | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Not published |
| Plans published | None | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | analyticsbar.com | liwan.dev |
| On web analytics tools | #141 of 142 | #137 of 142 |
Analytics Bar: what it does well
- Shows real-time and today-total statistics
- Supports multiple websites and accounts
- Refresh interval can reach 15 seconds
- Custom labels and website logos
- Maker says data stays off its backend
What to know first
- No free plan
- No trial mode
- Paid product
Liwan: what it does well
- Free and open source
- Unlimited data retention
- Single-binary or Docker deployment
- Automatic bot filtering in reports
- Tracking script works with any framework
What to know first
- No conversion funnels
- SSO supports only one provider at a time
- Password sign-in remains enabled with SSO
- Advanced authentication features are planned later
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