Introduction
If you’re looking for a lighter, privacy-respecting alternative to Google Analytics, Plausible is definitely worth checking out.
Why Plausible?
Plausible doesn’t use cookies and doesn’t collect personally identifiable data. That means it’s fully compliant with privacy regulations like GDPR and LGPD — and no need for consent banners.
It’s also extremely lightweight, helping your site load faster and reducing third-party dependencies.
What about the cost?
The official version is paid, which may be a barrier for some. But there’s a Community Edition available on GitHub that you can self-host using services like Fly.io, DigitalOcean, Railway, or Render.
Conclusion
I tested Plausible and really liked the clean interface and direct metrics.
Text reviewed by AI.