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Mixpanel vs Plausible
Mixpanel vs Plausible
A side-by-side look at Mixpanel (the paid SaaS) and Plausible (the open source alternative). Use this page to decide if the switch fits your team and workflow.
| Mixpanel | Plausible | |
|---|---|---|
| Tagline | Product analytics and funnels. | Lightweight, privacy-first Google Analytics alternative. |
| License | Proprietary SaaS | AGPL-3.0 |
| Pricing | Free up to 20M events/month; Growth from $28/month. | Free to self-host · optional paid hosted plan |
| Self-host option | No | Yes — difficulty 2/5 |
| Hosted cloud available | Yes (only option) | Yes |
| Desktop apps | Varies by product | Web only |
| Mobile apps | Official apps typically available | None official |
Ad slot — between tables
Best for
Simple web-level metrics without the cost.
Plausible strengths
- No cookies — no consent banner needed.
- Tiny script, fast page loads.
- Clean, simple dashboard.
Plausible weaknesses
- Lighter feature set than GA4 (no funnels in free tier).
- Retention limits on cloud tier.
- Some goal-tracking requires plan upgrade.
What's the catch with Mixpanel?
- Pricing grows steeply beyond free tier.
- No self-hosted option.
- Overkill for simple web traffic.
Still unsure?
Check the full list of alternatives to Mixpanel: see Mixpanel alternatives, or learn more about Plausible on its project page.
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