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Dreamdata vs Simple Analytics

Dreamdata logo

Dreamdata

Marketing

B2B revenue attribution platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Simple Analytics logo

Simple Analytics

Marketing

Privacy-friendly analytics without cookies

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Dreamdata company identification only reaches approximately 80% accuracy even with proprietary IP-to-company resolution; 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: Dreamdata covers Multi-touch attribution, 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 Dreamdata and Simple Analytics actually diverge.

Attributes where Dreamdata and Simple Analytics differ
AttributeDreamdataSimple Analytics
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
Founded20182016

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web), 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 Dreamdata

  • Multi-touch attribution
  • Account-based analytics
  • Pipeline analytics
  • Customer journey mapping
  • Revenue modeling
  • Content attribution
  • Channel performance
  • Data unification

Only in Simple Analytics

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

Both cover

  • GDPR compliant
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Dreamdata

  • B2B attributionnot Simple Analytics
  • Revenue analyticsnot Simple Analytics
  • Pipeline forecastingnot Simple Analytics
  • Marketing ROInot Simple Analytics

Simple Analytics

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

Where each one falls short

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

Dreamdata

  • Company identification only reaches approximately 80% accuracy even with proprietary IP-to-company resolution
  • Advanced features like custom attribution models require expensive custom pricing tier
  • Steep implementation lift for complex multi-touch attribution setup
  • Free tier limited to 2 months of historical data

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

Dreamdata

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Dreamdata review.

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 Dreamdata if

  • You need multi-touch attribution.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want account-based analytics.

Choose Simple Analytics if

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

Questions people ask

Is Dreamdata or Simple Analytics better?
Neither clearly leads. Dreamdata starts at Free and Simple Analytics at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Dreamdata or Simple Analytics?
Dreamdata starts at Free and Simple Analytics at Free.
Does Dreamdata or Simple Analytics run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Dreamdata for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Dreamdata best used for?
Dreamdata is most often used for b2b attribution, revenue analytics, pipeline forecasting, marketing roi. Of those, b2b attribution and revenue analytics are not what Simple Analytics is typically brought in for.
What can Dreamdata do that Simple Analytics cannot?
Dreamdata covers Multi-touch attribution, Account-based analytics, Pipeline analytics, Customer journey mapping. Simple Analytics covers Page view tracking, Goal tracking, Real-time analytics, Privacy-focused. Both handle GDPR compliant, Cloud deployment, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Dreamdata: Is there a free tier for Dreamdata?

Yes. Dreamdata offers a free tier with 5 seats, 2 months of history, company identification, and web analytics included.

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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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Dreamdata: What CRM integrations does Dreamdata support?

Dreamdata integrates natively with Salesforce and HubSpot, pulling opportunity and account data to build attribution models.

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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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Dreamdata: Can I build custom attribution models in Dreamdata?

Yes. Custom attribution models are available on the Attribution Advanced plan, which requires contact for custom pricing.

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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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