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