Product A
Amplitude
by Amplitude Inc.
Digital analytics platform for product teams that want behavioral analytics and experimentation.
Free tier
Visit Amplitude →Product B
Plausible Analytics
by Plausible Insights OÜ
Lightweight, privacy-first web analytics that's GDPR compliant with no cookie banner needed.
$9mo
Visit Plausible Analytics →Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Amplitude | Plausible Analytics |
|---|---|---|
| Price | FreeBetter | $9mo |
| Free Tier | Yes | No |
| Top Pros | Built-in A/B testing alongside analytics | No cookies — no consent banner required in EU |
| Compass identifies which actions predict retention | Tiny 1KB script with zero performance impact | |
| Data governance and compliance features for enterprise | Open-source and EU-hosted | |
| Top Cons | Free tier limited to 50K MTUs | No user-level analytics or funnels |
| Steeper learning curve than Mixpanel for new analysts | Not a replacement for full product analytics |
Choose Amplitude if you…
- Want: built-in a/b testing alongside analytics
- Want: compass identifies which actions predict retention
- Want: data governance and compliance features for enterprise
Choose Plausible Analytics if you…
- Want: no cookies — no consent banner required in eu
- Want: tiny 1kb script with zero performance impact
- Want: open-source and eu-hosted