ReaderCount vs Simple Analytics
ReaderCount and Simple Analytics are both privacy-first, with no cookies and no cookie banner. Simple Analytics is a good, minimal tool. ReaderCount adds the reports bloggers and publishers ask for most: Google searches, earnings per post and alerts when something breaks.
At a glance
| Feature |  ReaderCount | Simple Analytics |
|---|---|---|
| Cookies and cookie banner | No cookies, no banner needed | No cookies, no banner needed |
| Starting price | £9 a month for up to 3 websites and 50,000 page views | $20 a month for the Simple plan, plus $20 a month for each extra user |
| Free option | 30-day trial with everything included, no card needed | Free plan for hobby sites, with 30 days of history |
| Google Search Console | Built in, plus a weekly What to fix list | Not listed on their pricing page |
| Earnings per post | Upload your Amazon Associates, Awin or other affiliate report and see what each post earned | Not listed on their pricing page |
| Broken link and missing page alerts | Built in: links readers click that stop working, and pages people try to reach that do not exist | Not listed on their pricing page |
| Ask AI about your stats | Built-in Claude connector on every plan | Built-in AI assistant |
| Where it is made | Made in the UK, pay in sterling, euros or dollars | Made in the EU |
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Why people choose ReaderCount
Every feature, one plan
Solo covers 3 websites and 50,000 page views a month, with every feature included and nothing extra to unlock.
Your Google searches, built in
See the searches behind every post and get a weekly, plain-English list of the posts worth fixing.
Made for people who write
Earnings per post from your affiliate reports, broken link alerts and a missing page report, all on every plan.
Alerts that save you time
Traffic spike alerts and a monthly review arrive by email, so you do not have to keep checking.
When Simple Analytics may suit you better
We would rather you pick the right tool. Simple Analytics may be the better fit if:
- You run a small hobby site and want a free plan, and 30 days of history is enough.
- You want your analytics company to be based in the EU.
Try them side by side
Add ReaderCount’s one line to your site and keep Simple Analytics running for a few weeks. Both are cookie-free, so you won’t need a cookie banner for either. Then compare the numbers and the reports, and decide.
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Simple Analytics details checked on 19 October 2026 from their public pricing and feature pages (Simple Analytics pricing). Prices and plans change, so check their site for the latest. Simple Analytics is a trademark of its owner. ReaderCount is not affiliated with Simple Analytics. See also ReaderCount vs Google Analytics, vs Plausible, vs Fathom.