Plausible vs Power BI

Google Analytics for people who hate tracking, complexity, and privacy violations meets excel's smarter cousin that makes data pretty, but good luck escaping microsoft's ecosystem. 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

Power BI

Excel's smarter cousin that makes data pretty, but good luck escaping Microsoft's ecosystem.

Pros

• Seamless integration with Microsoft 365 and Azure
• Intuitive drag-and-drop interface for quick visualizations
• Powerful DAX language for complex calculations
• Affordable pricing with a robust free tier

Cons

• Performance can lag with large datasets
• Limited customization compared to open-source alternatives

The Verdict

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

Use Power BI if: You prioritize seamless integration with microsoft 365 and azure over what Plausible offers.

The Bottom Line

Plausible wins

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