https://help.dreamapply.com/kb/integrations/analytics/Recent content in Analytics on DreamApply Knowledge BaseHugoen-ushttps://help.dreamapply.com/kb/integrations/analytics/comparison/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://help.dreamapply.com/kb/integrations/analytics/comparison/<p>The table below lists analytics tools supported by DreamApply and compares their use, hosting options, pricing, prerequisites and key pros and cons.</p> <table> <colgroup> <col style="width: 20%;"> <col style="width: 25%;"> <col style="width: 10%;"> <col style="width: 10%;"> <col style="width: 30%;"> </colgroup> <thead> <tr> <th>Tool</th> <th>Privacy Level<br/>& Core Value</th> <th>Hosting Location</th> <th>Pricing/<br/>Prerequisites</th> <th>Overview</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td><a href="../google">Google Analytics (GA4), Google Tag Manager (GTM)</a></td> <td> GDPR via Anonymization. <br/> <strong>Core Value</strong>: Complex and tailored analytics for professional use. </td> <td>Global SaaS</td> <td>Freemium ($0 tier)</td> <td> <strong>Pros:</strong> Granular IDs, funnels. <br> <strong>Cons:</strong> Complex, 48h delay in data display. </td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="../matomo">Matomo</a></td> <td> <strong>High</strong> — full GDPR compliance, self-hosting option.<br> <strong>Core value</strong>: Data sovereignty & privacy. </td> <td>EU Cloud (Germany) or self-hosted anywhere</td> <td>Free (self-hosted), requires own server for self-host, or <a href="https://matomo.org/pricing/" target="_blank">paid (cloud)</a>.</td> <td> <strong>Pros:</strong> Privacy-first, open-source, full data ownership, robust features, GDPR-compliant.<br> <strong>Cons:</strong> More complex to configure than lightweight tools. </td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="../fathom">Fathom</a></td> <td> <strong>High</strong> — no cookies, GDPR compliant.<br> <strong>Core value</strong>: Simplicity & GDPR compliance. </td> <td>US/EU (dual-region hosting)</td> <td>Free (self-hosted), requires own server for self-host, or <a href="https://usefathom.com/pricing" target="_blank">paid (cloud)</a>.</td> <td> <strong>Pros:</strong> Simple, privacy-focused, no cookies, real-time metrics, GDPR-compliant.<br> <strong>Cons:</strong> Limited advanced features, aggregate-only, not for detailed user-level tracking. </td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="../plausible">Plausible</a></td> <td> <strong>High</strong> — open-source, GDPR, CCPA and PECR compliant, EU-hosted.<br> <strong>Core value</strong>: Lightweight & privacy-first. </td> <td>EU Cloud (Germany) or self-hosted</td> <td>Free (self-hosted), requires own server for self-host, or <a href="https://plausible.io/#pricing" target="_blank">paid (cloud)</a>.</td> <td> <strong>Pros:</strong> Privacy-first, fast-loading, minimal interface, open-source, GDPR-compliant.<br> <strong>Cons:</strong> Not designed for complex and advanced reporting, aggregate-only, not for detailed user-level tracking. </td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="../simple-analytics">Simple Analytics</a></td> <td> <strong>High</strong> — no personal data, GDPR compliant.<br> <strong>Core value</strong>: API access, clean UI & privacy. </td> <td>EU Cloud (Netherlands)</td> <td><a href="https://www.simpleanalytics.com/pricing" target="_blank">Paid (cloud)</a>; no self-hosting.</td> <td> <strong>Pros:</strong> Privacy-first, minimalist dashboard, strong API access, easy for marketing teams, GDPR-compliant.<br> <strong>Cons:</strong> Limited features, aggregate-only, not for detailed user-level tracking. </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <style> td { padding-top: 1em!important; padding-bottom: 1em!important } </style>