Analytics
An honest comparison to help you pick the right analytics tool in 2026.
| Feature | Plausible | Seline |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Analytics | Analytics |
| Free Tier | No | No |
| Paid Plan | $9/mo | Pro plan |
| Enterprise | Custom | Custom |
| Best For | Privacy-conscious site owners who want simple, compliant analytics without cookie banners | Small SaaS and stores that want privacy-first analytics with revenue and event tracking, not just pageviews |
| Feature 1 | Privacy-friendly | Cookieless (no consent banner) |
| Feature 2 | No cookies | ~2kb script |
| Feature 3 | GDPR compliant | Revenue tracking |
| Feature 4 | Lightweight script | Conversion funnels |
| Feature 5 | Open source | EU-hosted (Germany) |
| Feature 6 | — | AI query + MCP |
| Website | Plausible | Seline |
Plausible and Seline are both popular choices in the analytics category, but they serve different types of developers. Plausible is privacy-friendly, lightweight web analytics alternative to Google Analytics with no cookies and GDPR compliance built in. Meanwhile, Seline is cookieless, EU-hosted analytics with a ~2kb script, covering page views, custom events, funnels, and revenue tracking (Stripe, Polar, Shopify), plus an AI query interface.
Neither tool offers a free tier — Plausible starts at $9/mo and Seline at Pro plan. Consider requesting trials from both before making a decision.
Plausible stands out with Privacy-friendly and No cookies, while Seline differentiates itself through Cookieless (no consent banner) and ~2kb script. The right choice depends on which capabilities matter most for your workflow. Ultimately, privacy-conscious site owners who want simple, compliant analytics without cookie banners, while Seline is best for small SaaS and stores that want privacy-first analytics with revenue and event tracking, not just pageviews.
Plausible: No free tier. Paid plans start at $9/mo. Enterprise pricing: Custom.
Seline: No free tier. Paid plans start at Pro plan. Enterprise pricing: Custom.
Choose Plausible if you value privacy-friendly and no cookies. Go with Seline if small SaaS and stores that want privacy-first analytics with revenue and event tracking, not just pageviews. Both are solid analytics options in 2026 — the best pick depends on your team size, budget, and technical requirements. We recommend trying both (especially if they have free tiers) before committing to one.
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