Flowsery vs Plausible

Two privacy-first Google Analytics alternatives compared side by side for 2026.

Last updated: March 2026

TL;DR

Plausible is one of the most popular privacy-first analytics tools with a clean UI, open-source codebase, and strong GDPR compliance. Flowsery offers similar privacy guarantees but adds session recordings, built-in goal tracking, funnel analysis, and a full REST API out of the box. Plausible starts at $9/month for 10k pageviews with self-hosting available. Flowsery has a 14-day free trial and then one Pro plan at $500/month that includes custom events and API access. Choose Plausible if you want a battle-tested open-source solution you can self-host. Choose Flowsery if you want more built-in features and API access without managing infrastructure.

Feature Comparison

Feature

Flowsery

Plausible Analytics

Privacy Compliance

GDPR, CCPA, PECR compliant, no cookies

GDPR, CCPA, PECR compliant, no cookies

Free Tier

No, 14-day free trial

No, starts at $9/month

Goal Tracking

Built-in with conversion funnels

Basic goal tracking

Funnel Analysis

Yes, multi-step funnels included

No, not available

Custom Events

Yes, included in Pro plan

Yes, included in all plans

REST API

Full API access on Pro plan

Stats API on all plans

Self-Hosting

Cloud-hosted only

Yes, open-source self-hosting

Script Size

< 10 KB

< 10 KB

Real-Time Dashboard

Yes, live visitor view

Yes, live visitor view

Where Flowsery Wins

Free Trial Before You Pay

Flowsery gives you a 14-day free trial with no credit card, then one Pro plan at $500/month. Plausible has no free plan either, their cheapest option starts at $9/month.

Funnel Analysis

Flowsery includes multi-step funnel analysis to track user journeys through conversion paths. Plausible does not offer funnel tracking at any price point.

Built-in Goal Tracking with Funnels

Goals and funnels work together natively in Flowsery. Set up conversion goals, then visualize the entire path users take to reach them, no external tools needed.

Zero Infrastructure Management

Flowsery is fully cloud-hosted with automatic scaling, updates, and maintenance. No servers to manage, no Docker containers to configure, no database backups to worry about.

Where Plausible Wins

Open Source & Self-Hosting

Plausible is fully open source under the AGPL license. You can self-host it on your own servers for complete data ownership and no recurring SaaS fees beyond hosting costs.

Established Community

Plausible has been around since 2019 and has a large, active community. Extensive documentation, community plugins, and proven reliability at scale.

Simpler Pricing at Low Volume

For sites with 10k-50k pageviews, Plausible's $9-$19/month pricing can be simpler. No feature tiers to navigate, every plan includes all features.

Choose Flowsery if you...
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    Want a 14-day free trial with no credit card

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    Need funnel analysis and conversion path tracking

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    Prefer a managed cloud solution with zero maintenance

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    Want API access for custom dashboards and integrations

Choose Plausible if you...
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    Want to self-host your analytics on your own infrastructure

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    Prefer open-source software you can audit and modify

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    Need a proven solution with a large community

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    Want all features included at every pricing tier

Frequently Asked Questions

Try Flowsery Free

Privacy-first analytics with funnel tracking, goal conversion, and API access. 14-day free trial, then $500/month.