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Google Analytics vs Statcounter: catalog facts
Google Analytics	Statcounter
Free Free of charge with a Google account.	Freemium Free web stats are offered, with paid upgrades listed on the pricing page.
Web	Android, Web
Free of charge Covers both websites and apps	Real-time view of individual visitor journeys Session replay and click fraud detection
Data is processed by Google Consent requirements can leave gaps in reported traffic	Hosted only; visitor data is stored by Statcounter Advanced features sit behind paid upgrades
Web application, Hosted service	Downloadable app, Hosted service
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Account needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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