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ExactMetrics vs GoAccess
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 APIWeb
ExactMetrics brings broad Google Analytics reporting and several tracking integrations into WordPress. Its free option covers basic access, while paid plans vary by sites, credits, and support level.
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GoAccess focuses on real-time web-log analysis rather than product analytics features. Its terminal dashboard, multiple output formats, security-oriented views, and incremental processing make it suitable for administrators managing their own logs.
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| ExactMetrics | GoAccess | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Plus: $99.50 a year | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | exactmetrics.com | goaccess.io |
| On web analytics tools | #37 of 142 | #41 of 142 |
ExactMetrics: what it does well
- Analytics reports inside WordPress
- No-code tracking setup
- Ecommerce and form integrations
- PPC tracking for three ad platforms
- Free plan available
What to know first
- Works only on WordPress sites
- Requires at least WordPress 4.9
- WordPress.com installations require Business plan
- Paid renewals are at full price
GoAccess: what it does well
- Free MIT-licensed open source
- Terminal, HTML, JSON, and CSV reports
- Supports common and custom log formats
- Incremental log processing
- Docker image support
What to know first
- No event tracking
- No conversion funnels
- No session recordings
- Panels have item-count limits
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