Marketing · head to head
Simple Analytics vs Tagger
The short version
- Each has a real cost: 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; Tagger tagger is now sold as Sprout Social Influencer Marketing, with the vendor describing the platform as formerly Tagger
- They diverge on capability: Simple Analytics covers Page view tracking, Tagger covers Creator search.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Simple Analytics and Tagger actually diverge.
| Attribute | Simple Analytics | Tagger |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | freemium | subscription |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Api |
| Category | Marketing | Influencer Marketing |
| Founded | 2016 | 2015 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Simple Analytics
- Page view tracking
- Goal tracking
- Real-time analytics
- Privacy-focused
- GDPR compliant
Only in Tagger
- Creator search
- Audience insights
- Influencer scoring
- Campaign recommendations
- Historical data
- Engagement analysis
- Report generation
- Trend analysis
Both cover
- Cloud deployment
- Web support
- English language support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Simple Analytics
- Cookie-free website analytics that avoids a consent bannernot Tagger
- Keeping visitor data hosted in the EU for GDPR purposesnot Tagger
- Replacing or running alongside Google Analytics with a single-page dashboardnot Tagger
Tagger
- AI-assisted creator discovery matched to an existing audiencenot Simple Analytics
- Running outreach, contracting, content approvals and payments in one workflownot Simple Analytics
- Attributing creator activity to revenue using affiliate links, UTMs or pixelsnot Simple Analytics
- Managing several brands through separate dedicated workspacesnot Simple Analytics
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
Tagger
- Tagger is now sold as Sprout Social Influencer Marketing, with the vendor describing the platform as formerly Tagger
- Pricing is by quote only, with no rate, tier or minimum published; the page directs visitors to schedule a demo to discuss pricing
Pricing, plan by plan
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
Tagger
Free- FreeFree
- Profile search
- Basic insights
- Public data
- Premium$undefined/month
- Advanced search
- Audience insights
- Campaign recommendations
Which should you pick?
Choose Simple Analytics if
- You need page view tracking.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want goal tracking.
Choose Tagger if
- You need creator search.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Api.
- You also want audience insights.
Questions people ask
- Is Simple Analytics or Tagger better?
- Neither clearly leads. Simple Analytics starts at Free and Tagger at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Simple Analytics or Tagger?
- Simple Analytics starts at Free and Tagger at Free.
- Does Simple Analytics or Tagger run on more platforms?
- Simple Analytics runs on Web. Tagger runs on Web, Api.
- Can I use Simple Analytics for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Simple Analytics best used for?
- Simple Analytics is most often used for cookie-free website analytics that avoids a consent banner, keeping visitor data hosted in the eu for gdpr purposes, replacing or running alongside google analytics with a single-page dashboard. Of those, cookie-free website analytics that avoids a consent banner and keeping visitor data hosted in the eu for gdpr purposes are not what Tagger is typically brought in for.
- What can Simple Analytics do that Tagger cannot?
- Simple Analytics covers Page view tracking, Goal tracking, Real-time analytics, Privacy-focused. Tagger covers Creator search, Audience insights, Influencer scoring, Campaign recommendations. Both handle Cloud deployment, Web support, English language 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.
SourceSimple 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.
SourceSimple Analytics: How long is the free trial?
Simple Analytics offers a 14-day free trial that requires no credit card to start.
SourceSimple Analytics: Can I cancel Simple Analytics anytime?
Yes. You can cancel your subscription at any moment without penalties or notice requirements.
SourceRelated pages
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