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Adobe Analytics vs Simple Analytics

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Adobe Analytics

Marketing

Enterprise-class data analytics

From
$5000/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Simple Analytics logo

Simple Analytics

Marketing

Privacy-friendly analytics without cookies

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Simple Analytics has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Adobe Analytics every UK G-Cloud listing bundles Adobe Analytics inside Experience Cloud consultancy from resellers including NTT Data, IBM and VE3, with no standalone per unit price published; Simple Analytics the free plan requires a Simple Analytics badge on your site and is limited to 1 user, 5 websites and 30 days of history
  • They diverge on capability: Adobe Analytics covers Real-time reporting, Simple Analytics covers Page view tracking.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Adobe Analytics and Simple Analytics actually diverge.

Attributes where Adobe Analytics and Simple Analytics differ
AttributeAdobe AnalyticsSimple Analytics
Starting price$5000/monthFree
Pricing modelquotefreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, ApiWeb
Founded19822016

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Marketing).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Adobe Analytics

  • Real-time reporting
  • Advanced segmentation
  • Attribution modeling
  • Predictive analytics
  • Customer journey mapping
  • Experience Cloud
  • Audience Manager
  • Target

Only in Simple Analytics

  • Page view tracking
  • Goal tracking
  • Real-time analytics
  • Privacy-focused
  • GDPR compliant
  • English language support

Both cover

  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Adobe Analytics

  • Advanced analyticsnot Simple Analytics
  • Marketing optimizationnot Simple Analytics
  • Customer insightsnot Simple Analytics

Simple Analytics

  • Cookie-free website analytics that avoids a consent bannernot Adobe Analytics
  • Keeping visitor data hosted in the EU for GDPR purposesnot Adobe Analytics
  • Replacing or running alongside Google Analytics with a single-page dashboardnot Adobe Analytics

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Adobe Analytics

  • Every UK G-Cloud listing bundles Adobe Analytics inside Experience Cloud consultancy from resellers including NTT Data, IBM and VE3, with no standalone per unit price published

Simple Analytics

  • The free plan requires a Simple Analytics badge on your site and is limited to 1 user, 5 websites and 30 days of history
  • Data older than 30 days is automatically deleted on the free plan
  • The paid plan starts at $20 per month for 100,000 pageviews and includes only 1 user, with each extra user costing another $20 per month
  • Single Sign-On, role-based access, SOC 2 documentation, an SLA and raw data export are Enterprise features quoted only by demo request
  • On yearly plans, exceeding your estimated limit gives you one week to raise it before Simple Analytics raises it for you
  • Paying by Bitcoin adds 10% and is only offered on yearly billing
  • Bank transfer is only available for bills from $500 and adds 10% in banking and service fees
  • Unlimited pageviews on the free plan are subject to a fair use policy rather than a stated number

Pricing, plan by plan

Adobe Analytics

$5000/month
  • Adobe Analytics$5000/month
    • Real-time analytics
    • Advanced attribution
    • Predictive analytics

Simple Analytics

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 30-day data retention
    • Fair use policy applies
    • Unlimited pageviews within fair use
  • Self-Serve$20/month
    • Monthly or annual billing (2 months free with yearly)
    • 1 user included; additional users $20/month each
    • Up to 5 sites per user
  • Enterprise$null/custom
    • Custom pricing available upon demo request
    • Traffic recovery (20-60% of invisible traffic)
    • Raw data access

Which should you pick?

Choose Adobe Analytics if

  • You need real-time reporting.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, Api.
  • You also want advanced segmentation.
Adobe Analytics review

Choose Simple Analytics if

  • You need page view tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want goal tracking.
Simple Analytics review

Questions people ask

Is Adobe Analytics or Simple Analytics better?
Neither clearly leads. Adobe Analytics starts at $5000/month and Simple Analytics at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Adobe Analytics or Simple Analytics?
Simple Analytics has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $5000/month for Adobe Analytics and Free for Simple Analytics.
Does Adobe Analytics or Simple Analytics run on more platforms?
Adobe Analytics runs on Web, Mobile, Api. Simple Analytics runs on Web.
Can I use Simple Analytics for free?
Yes. Simple Analytics has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Adobe Analytics starts at $5000/month.
What is Adobe Analytics best used for?
Adobe Analytics is most often used for advanced analytics, marketing optimization, customer insights. Of those, advanced analytics and marketing optimization are not what Simple Analytics is typically brought in for.
What can Adobe Analytics do that Simple Analytics cannot?
Adobe Analytics covers Real-time reporting, Advanced segmentation, Attribution modeling, Predictive analytics. Simple Analytics covers Page view tracking, Goal tracking, Real-time analytics, Privacy-focused. Both handle Cloud deployment, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Simple Analytics: How much does Simple Analytics cost?

Simple Analytics offers a free plan forever and a Self-Serve plan at $20/month per user (or $240/year with 2 months free). Enterprise pricing is available upon request.

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Simple Analytics: What currencies does Simple Analytics accept?

Simple Analytics accepts Euros, US Dollars, and British Pounds. Payment methods include credit/debit cards, Bitcoin (with +10% fee), Apple Pay, and Google Pay. Bank transfers are available for invoices $500+, with 10% additional fees applied.

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Simple Analytics: How long is the free trial?

Simple Analytics offers a 14-day free trial that requires no credit card to start.

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Simple Analytics: Can I cancel Simple Analytics anytime?

Yes. You can cancel your subscription at any moment without penalties or notice requirements.

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