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NewsWhip vs Simple Analytics

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NewsWhip

News

Viral content tracking and audience insights for media companies

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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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: NewsWhip no pricing published on website; 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: NewsWhip covers Viral content tracking, 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 NewsWhip and Simple Analytics actually diverge.

Attributes where NewsWhip and Simple Analytics differ
AttributeNewsWhipSimple Analytics
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquotefreemium
Free tierNoYes
CategoryNewsMarketing
Founded20112016

Identical on both: platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 NewsWhip

  • Viral content tracking
  • Social media monitoring
  • Competitor intelligence
  • Trend identification
  • Custom dashboards
  • Alert system
  • Content recommendations
  • Audience insights

Only in Simple Analytics

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

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

NewsWhip

  • Viral trackingnot Simple Analytics
  • Trend identificationnot Simple Analytics
  • Competitor monitoringnot Simple Analytics
  • Audience insightsnot Simple Analytics

Simple Analytics

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

Where each one falls short

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

NewsWhip

  • No pricing published on website

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

NewsWhip

On request
  • Enterprise$undefined/custom
    • Viral tracking
    • Competitor analysis
    • Trend identification

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 NewsWhip if

  • You need viral content tracking.
  • You also want social media monitoring.
NewsWhip 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 NewsWhip or Simple Analytics better?
Neither clearly leads. NewsWhip starts at On request and Simple Analytics at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, NewsWhip or Simple Analytics?
Simple Analytics has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for NewsWhip and Free for Simple Analytics.
Does NewsWhip or Simple Analytics run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Simple Analytics for free?
Yes. Simple Analytics has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. NewsWhip starts at On request.
What is NewsWhip best used for?
NewsWhip is most often used for viral tracking, trend identification, competitor monitoring, audience insights. Of those, viral tracking and trend identification are not what Simple Analytics is typically brought in for.
What can NewsWhip do that Simple Analytics cannot?
NewsWhip covers Viral content tracking, Social media monitoring, Competitor intelligence, Trend identification. Simple Analytics covers Page view tracking, Goal tracking, Real-time analytics, Privacy-focused. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

NewsWhip: What does NewsWhip cost?

NewsWhip does not publish pricing on its website. The company directs customers to request a demo to receive custom pricing based on their needs.

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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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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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