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Statcounter vs Independent Analytics: catalog facts
Statcounter	Independent Analytics
Freemium Free web stats are offered, with paid upgrades listed on the pricing page.	Freemium Free version available; paid plans add further reports and features.
Android, Web	Web, Self-hosted
Real-time view of individual visitor journeys Session replay and click fraud detection	Runs inside WordPress with no external dashboard Simple reports for pages, referrers, geography and devices
Hosted only; visitor data is stored by Statcounter Advanced features sit behind paid upgrades	Works only with WordPress sites Several reports require a paid plan
Downloadable app, 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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