The Top 8 Killer Alternatives to Google Analytics

Google Analytics is one of the most well known website analytics around, not to mention being one of the best. Although Google Analytics is a fantastic app to tackle your site’s analytics needs, there are actually several other options available that many would argue are better choices. We’ve pulled together eight of the best alternatives to Google Analytics and some information about each; price, plugins, mobile apps, real-time tracking and requirements.

Which analytics app do you use and why? Read on to see if there’s anything more fitting for your needs or if you have something you’d recommend.

Mint

Every time I’ve looked into analytics apps several people always tell me they much prefer Mint over Google Analytics. Mint is self-hosted, so you have more control in that respect, but also offers real-time tracking and is extensible. Mint’s interface is clean and easy to read and navigate, so it’s a breeze to use.
Price: $30 per site
WordPress Plugin: Yes
Mobile App: Third-party iPhone app (iTunes)
Real-time data: Yes
Requirements: Self-Hosted (PHP, MySQL)
Developer: Shaun Inman

Reinvigorate

Reinvigorate is one of my favorites and actually my personal analytics app of choice. The app offers real-time tracking, visitor “NameTags” (great for seeing who’s on your site), a desktop app and even heatmaps. The app design is fantastic and it’s a breeze to use; although it can be addicting watching your real-time data flow in.
Price: $10 per month, 14-day free trial
WordPress Plugin: Yes
Mobile App: No
Real-time data: Yes
Requirements: None
Developer: Sean McNamara

Clicky

Clicky probably offers the most features of any app listed here, including real-time tracking, various plugins, mobile apps, website widgets and a whole lot more. Along with piles of great features, Clicky also offers more price plans than other apps to best fit your needs and your budget. Clicky’s interface design wasn’t too appealing for me, but it does a great job at accomplishing its goal.
Price: Free, $6.99-$19.99 per month
WordPress Plugin: Yes
Mobile App: Yes
Real-time data: Yes
Requirements: None
Developer: Clicky

chartbeat

Chartbeat, like several of the other apps here, also offers real-time tracking but features an interface that’s more enjoyable to look at than just a pile of numbers or the typical line graph. It’s a clean looking and easy to use app that will be much more appealing to the average user rather than hardcore analytics users.
Price: $9.95 per month, 30-day free trial
WordPress Plugin: Yes
Mobile App: iPhone app (iTunes)
Real-time data: Yes
Requirements: None
Developer: Chartbeat Inc.

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