Plausible vs Notion

Google Analytics for people who hate tracking, complexity, and privacy violations meets the swiss army knife of productivity tools—if you don't mind spending hours organizing your tools. 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

Notion

The Swiss Army knife of productivity tools—if you don't mind spending hours organizing your tools.

Pros

• Flexible block-based editor for endless customization
• All-in-one workspace combining notes, databases, and project management
• Great for collaboration with real-time editing and sharing
• Free tier is generous for personal use

Cons

• Can feel overwhelming with too many options and setup time
• Offline mode is clunky and unreliable

The Verdict

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

Use Notion if: You prioritize flexible block-based editor for endless customization over what Plausible offers.

The Bottom Line

Plausible wins

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