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Plausible Analytics
On our sovereignty score, Plausible Analytics leads (90 vs 82). Both are European Web analytics providers – which fits better depends on your priorities below.
Score comparison
| etracker | Plausible Analytics | |
|---|---|---|
| Sovereignty | 82 | 90 |
| Privacy | 84 | 92 |
| Open Source | 10 | 90 |
| Business fit | 80 | 70 |
| Migration ease | 65 | 70 |
| Pricing transparency | 75 | 90 |
| Enterprise readiness | 75 | 60 |
Features & facts
| etracker | Plausible Analytics | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Estonia |
| Open Source | No | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No | Yes |
| Cloud/SaaS | Yes | Yes |
| EU data residency | Yes | Yes |
| DPA / AV-Vertrag | Yes | Yes |
| ISO 27001 | Yes | unknown |
| Data location | Germany (Hamburg data center, IPHH) | EU – European infrastructure (data does not leave the EU) |
| From | 10,80 € / Monat | 9 $ / Monat |
| Founded | 2000 | 2019 |
etracker
Germany
German web analytics with servers in Germany, ePrivacyseal and a focus on privacy-compliant tracking.
Strengths
- Server location and company headquarters in Germany
- ISO 27001-certified data center, products with ePrivacyseal
- Cookieless operation possible, German-language support
Weaknesses
- Not open source, no self-hosting
- 12-month minimum term
- Fewer international integrations than large platforms
Plausible Analytics
Estonia
Lean, cookieless web analytics from Estonia – open source and usable without a consent banner.
Strengths
- Cookieless and usable without a consent banner
- Very simple, clear interface
- Lightweight script, good for load times
Weaknesses
- Deliberately reduced feature set
- No deep e-commerce or funnel tracking like in enterprise tools
Choose etracker if…
- German SMEs with high privacy requirements
- Companies that value German support
Choose Plausible Analytics if…
- Blogs, small websites and startups
- Anyone who wants simple traffic statistics without banners
Scores are editorial orientation, not legal advice. Details are based on public provider information and are not independently verified.