Comparison
A Simple Analytics alternative with a free tier
Same simple, privacy-first idea — plus a genuinely free plan, embeddable live widgets and public dashboards to show your stats off.
| At a glance | Nomada | Simple Analytics |
|---|---|---|
| Cookies & consent banner | None needed | None — cookieless |
| Personal data stored | None — IPs hashed in memory | None |
| Script size | ~1.5 KB | ~3 KB |
| Setup & maintenance | Hosted — nothing to maintain | Hosted |
| Free plan | Yes — free forever | Trial only |
| Embeddable live widgets | Yes | No |
| Public web analytics | Yes | Yes |
| Data sold or shared | Never | Never |
Why teams pick Nomada over Simple Analytics
- A genuinely free tier to start — not just a trial.
- Embeddable live widgets and public dashboards out of the box.
- Custom events and outbound-link tracking included.
- Privacy-first by design — we never sell or share your data.
The honest bit: Simple Analytics shares Nomada’s clean, privacy-first spirit and is a lovely hosted product. Nomada’s differences are the genuinely free tier, live widgets and public dashboards.
Compare with the others
Nomada vs Simple Analytics — your questions
How does Nomada compare to Simple Analytics?
Both are clean and privacy-first. Nomada adds a genuinely free tier, embeddable live widgets and public dashboards, plus custom events and outbound-link tracking.
Does Nomada have a free plan?
Yes — free forever for your first site. Simple Analytics is paid after a trial.
Can I import my Simple Analytics data?
Yes — import a CSV of daily stats and Nomada backfills your history.
Is Nomada GDPR-compliant and cookieless?
Yes — cookieless, no personal data stored, and no consent banner required.