Plausible Analytics
Rows
| Feature | Plausible Analytics | Rows |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $9/mo | Free / from $59/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.6 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Best For | privacy-conscious-businesses, bloggers, developers, eu-businesses | data-analysts, marketers, startups, growth-teams |
| Founded | 2019 | 2016 |
| Pageviews | ✓ | ✗ |
| Referrers | ✓ | ✗ |
| Goals | ✓ | ✗ |
| Custom Events | ✓ | ✗ |
| Utm Tracking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Api | ✓ | ✗ |
| Self Hosting | ✓ | ✗ |
| Integrations | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ai Assistant | ✗ | ✓ |
| Charts | ✗ | ✓ |
| Sharing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Templates | ✗ | ✓ |
| Api Connections | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Plausible Analytics Pros
- No cookies — GDPR compliant without consent banner
- Script is under 1KB (vs GA's 45KB)
- Open-source and transparent
- Simple dashboard — no overwhelming data
✗ Plausible Analytics Cons
- Less detailed than Google Analytics
- No free tier (but affordable)
- Limited segmentation and custom reports
✓ Rows Pros
- Built-in data integrations
- Modern clean interface
- Powerful AI features
- Great for data analysis
✗ Rows Cons
- Limited free plan
- Smaller community
- Some integrations require paid plan
The Verdict
Plausible Analytics is built for privacy conscious businesses and bloggers, with a focus on pageviews and referrers. Rows targets data analysts and marketers and leads with integrations and ai-assistant.
On pricing, Plausible Analytics is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $9/mo compared to $59/mo for Rows. That $50/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Rows has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. Plausible Analytics requires a paid subscription from day one.
Plausible Analytics edges out on user ratings (4.6 vs 4.2). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Feature-wise, Plausible Analytics offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Rows takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: Plausible Analytics has a slight overall edge — but if built-in data integrations matters most to you, Rows may still be the right call.