Comprehensive Comparison: Benne Analytics vs Google Analytics

Choosing the right analytics platform is critical for understanding your website's performance and making data-driven decisions. This comparison helps you understand the key differences between Benne Analytics and Google Analytics to determine which solution better fits your needs.

Overview

	Benne Analytics	Google Analytics 4
Focus	Privacy-first, simple, lightweight	Comprehensive, advertising-focused
Data Ownership	You own your data	Google owns and processes your data
Cookies	Cookie-free tracking	Relies on cookies and local storage
Compliance	GDPR, CCPA, ePrivacy compliant by default	Requires complex configuration for compliance
Performance Impact	<3KB script, minimal page load impact	45KB+ script, can impact page speed
Learning Curve	Minimal - usable in minutes	Steep - complex interface and concepts
Open Source	Yes, with self-hosting option	No