Plausible vs GraphQL

Google Analytics for people who hate tracking, complexity, and privacy violations meets the over-engineered query language that makes rest look like a toddler's scribble. Here's our take.

Plausible

Nice Pick

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

GraphQL

The over-engineered query language that makes REST look like a toddler's scribble.

Pros

• Eliminates over-fetching and under-fetching with precise data queries
• Strongly typed schema ensures API consistency and reduces errors
• Aggregates data from multiple sources in a single request for efficiency

Cons

• Complex setup and learning curve compared to REST
• Can lead to performance issues with deeply nested queries

The Verdict

Use Plausible if: You want privacy-first and can live with less detailed.

Use GraphQL if: You prioritize eliminates over-fetching and under-fetching with precise data queries over what Plausible offers.

The Bottom Line

Plausible wins

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