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Google Analytics vs Independent Analytics: catalog facts
Google Analytics	Independent Analytics
Free Free of charge with a Google account.	Freemium Free version available; paid plans add further reports and features.
Web	Web, Self-hosted
Free of charge Covers both websites and apps	Runs inside WordPress with no external dashboard Simple reports for pages, referrers, geography and devices
Data is processed by Google Consent requirements can leave gaps in reported traffic	Works only with WordPress sites Several reports require a paid plan
Web application, Hosted service	Self-hosted
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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