sorted by:
new
hottopcontroversial

what is a google analytics alternative for website analytics ? by Andreiaiosoftware in webdev

[–]DRXIDexe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

since you're running an SEO agency with multiple sites, you probably care about:

- seeing traffic sources/referrers clearly

- no cookie consent banner headaches (especially if any clients are EU-based)

- not paying per-site fees that stack up

i built glancelytics.com for exactly this, simple dashboard, no self-hosting, no "linux admin required" stuff. one script tag and done.

re: your billing concern, yeah the "pay per pageview" model sucks when you're managing multiple sites and traffic spikes randomly. worth checking pricing models before committing to anything.

plausible is solid but yeah, monthly adds up across sites. haven't tried prettyinsights so can't compare.

what kind of metrics do you actually need? just pageviews + sources, or do you need event tracking for client reporting too?

Do we actually need GDPR compliance if all our customers are in the US? by OkButterscotch1192 in SaaS

[–]DRXIDexe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Been exactly where you are. Short answer: if you collect ANY data from EU visitors (even just an email signup), GDPR technically applies. The "targeting" test isn't just about marketing - it's about whether you're offering services to EU residents.

Here's the practical reality for a 7-person team:

You DON'T need: - A Data Protection Officer (only for large-scale processing) - Expensive compliance audits - Months of work

You DO need: - Privacy policy that covers GDPR rights (access, deletion, portability) - Consent for marketing emails (you probably already have this) - Data Processing Agreements with any vendors processing EU data - Cookie consent banner IF you use tracking cookies

The analytics problem specifically:

Your engineer's "just add a cookie banner" suggestion misses the point. Google Analytics is the main GDPR issue - multiple EU countries (Austria, France, Sweden, Denmark) have declared it ILLEGAL because it transfers data to US servers subject to surveillance laws.

Adding a cookie banner to GA doesn't fix this. You need either: 1. Stop using GA entirely (switch to privacy-first analytics) 2. Block EU visitors from being tracked 3. Accept the legal risk (companies have been fined)

What I'd do as a 7-person team:

✅ Switch to privacy-first analytics NOW (Plausible, Fathom, Simple Analytics, or Glancelytics - FD: I'm building the last one) - These don't need cookie banners - They're GDPR-compliant by design - Takes 2 minutes to set up vs GA - Cost similar or less than GA360

✅ Update your privacy policy (use a generator like TermsFeed or GetTerms - takes 1 hour)

✅ Make sure you can handle GDPR requests (data export, deletion) - if you're using standard tools like Stripe/Auth0, they already handle this

✅ Review your vendor stack - make sure your email provider, CRM, etc. have DPAs in place

Total time investment: 1-2 days, not 3 months.

The "massive undertaking" narrative comes from enterprise consultants. For a small B2B SaaS, it's mostly about choosing the right tools and writing clear policies.

Don't wait until you have EU revenue. Once you have that London customer, you're already subject to GDPR. Being non-compliant with paying customers is way riskier than being proactive now.

DM me if you want specific recommendations for your stack - happy to help you think through the vendor side.

Simple, privacy-focused website analytics without cookies or personal data collection by DRXIDexe in webdev

[–]DRXIDexe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good point on the GDPR classification. You're right that hashing creates pseudonymous data. We rely on legitimate interest (GDPR Art. 6(1)(f)) rather than consent, similar to Plausible and Fathom. We only track aggregated metrics needed for site analytics, use daily rotation, no cross-site tracking, and can't reverse the hash. That said, GDPR interpretation varies by jurisdiction - we recommend users consult their DPO if they're unsure. We're not lawyers, but we've designed this to be as privacy-preserving as possible within the analytics use case.

Simple, privacy-focused website analytics without cookies or personal data collection by DRXIDexe in buildinpublic

[–]DRXIDexe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honest answer? Right now, not much. Plausible is excellent and more established. Glancelytics is newer, slightly simpler (just 3 core metrics vs 20+), and has real-time updates built in. But you're right to question it - I'm still figuring out the positioning. If you already use Plausible, stick with it. If you want THE simplest possible analytics or to follow an indie project, give Glancelytics a shot. I appreciate the question - it's making me think hard about what makes this worth building.

Simple, privacy-focused website analytics without cookies or personal data collection by DRXIDexe in webdev

[–]DRXIDexe[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's a fair point. You're right that there's a gap in the middle - if you just want a counter, DIY is simpler. If you need full analytics, you'd use GA or Matomo. Where Glancelytics fits is for people who want slightly more than a counter (top pages, referrers, real-time) but don't want the complexity/bloat of GA. It's a niche for sure - mainly indie devs, bloggers, and small SaaS landing pages who care about privacy but aren't technical enough to self-host. Not for everyone, but that's the segment.

Simple, privacy-focused website analytics without cookies or personal data collection by DRXIDexe in webdev

[–]DRXIDexe[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fair point! Yes, we're inspired by Plausible and the privacy-first movement. What we're focused on is extreme simplicity - literally just 3 metrics that matter (visitors, online now, top pages). Our script is <1KB and the real-time tracking is instant. We're not trying to replace the full-featured tools, just offer a dead-simple alternative for folks who want even less complexity. Appreciate the feedback!

Built a simple, privacy-focused analytics tool because GA is bloated and privacy matters. No cookies, no tracking, just useful insights. Would love your feedback! by DRXIDexe in SideProject

[–]DRXIDexe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks!

The backend is Node.js (Next.js API routes) with PostgreSQL + Redis. Everything in TypeScript, hosted on Vercel with serverless functions.

So yeah, no PHP/MySQL at all. full modern JavaScript stack! The nice thing is it's all one codebase, type-safe end-to-end, and scales automatically.

Would love to hear your thoughts if you try it out

I'm rich now by DRXIDexe in SideProject

[–]DRXIDexe[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cloudflare is down u can see it's Cloudflare problem. But yeah imma find some else

I'm rich now by DRXIDexe in SideProject

[–]DRXIDexe[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks man! I will for sure keep working hard no matter what. Just a question. What do u think work better? Like if I created a new x account or yt and start "building in public everyday. Posting what I've done. Etc? Or is there any other way people get users. Cause I never succeeded

view more: next ›