Codeium vs Plausible

The AI sidekick that writes code faster than you can think, but sometimes thinks it's smarter than you meets google analytics for people who hate tracking, complexity, and privacy violations. Here's our take.

Codeium

Nice Pick

The AI sidekick that writes code faster than you can think, but sometimes thinks it's smarter than you.

Pros

• Real-time, context-aware suggestions that actually make sense
• Seamless integration with VS Code, JetBrains, and other popular editors
• Free tier with generous usage limits for solo developers

Cons

• Can generate overly verbose or boilerplate-heavy code
• Struggles with niche or legacy codebases

Plausible

Google Analytics for people who hate tracking, complexity, and privacy violations.

Pros

• Privacy-first
• No cookies
• Simple UI
• EU-hosted option
• Privacy-first design with no cookies or personal data collection
• Lightweight and fast, adding minimal load to your site
• Simple, intuitive dashboard that shows exactly what you need
• Open-source and transparent, so you can self-host or audit the code

Cons

• Less detailed
• No funnels
• Pricier for high traffic
• Limited advanced features compared to giants like Google Analytics
• Smaller ecosystem and fewer integrations with other tools

The Verdict

Use Codeium if: You want real-time, context-aware suggestions that actually make sense and can live with can generate overly verbose or boilerplate-heavy code.

Use Plausible if: You prioritize privacy-first over what Codeium offers.

The Bottom Line

Codeium wins

The AI sidekick that writes code faster than you can think, but sometimes thinks it's smarter than you.