Ready to break up with your analytics tool? After five years with SimpleAnalytics, I finally made the switch to Seline. Here’s the real story—why it mattered, what I learned, and how you can make a smarter decision for your own stack.
Why Analytics Choice Matters (More Than Ever)
Privacy-first analytics aren’t just nice-to-have. You need accurate metrics that won’t get blocked, clean dashboards that load in a flash, and, above all, a platform that doesn’t hold your data hostage.
If you run several websites, analyze traffic for clients, or build SaaS products, the analytics tool you choose shapes how quickly you spot trends, fix leaks, and seize new opportunities. With browser rules changing and privacy regulations tightening, lightweight cookie-free tools have become the go-to for developers who want clarity without the headache.
But as the market shifts, the “best” tool might not stay that way forever.
Why I Made the Switch
SimpleAnalytics used to offer one of the most developer-friendly deals around. For years, $108/year covered up to 100,000 datapoints per month and let you track 10 sites without worry.
Clean, fair, predictable.
With the new pricing introduced in mid-2024, SimpleAnalytics is now pretty much on par with many of its competitors. But that shift actually means something bigger for users. It opens up more choices—more tools, more flexibility, and more ways to fit your analytics needs.
Now, here’s where Seline steps in as the fresh, easy-to-use alternative. It brings a cleaner, more modern interface that’s built around simplicity. While it’s priced slightly higher at $240/year for 100,000 events, it doesn’t tie you down to just 10 sites. Plus, key features like ad-blocker bypass are built-in, not locked behind premium tiers.
Basically, the market’s expanded, giving you the power to choose based on what matters most—whether that’s unlimited sites, better UI, or essential features.
In the past, I needed to take down old websites from my SimpleAnalytics account to make rooms for new projects as I've set up 10 websites.
That’s why I shifted.
As I maintained over 10 small websites, Seline gives me flexibility to decide which sites stay on free plan and which sites linked to my Pro subscription.
No limitation, more flexibility, and less compromise.
Seline: A Modern Take with a Developer’s Touch
Seline offers a refreshing approach to website analytics with a clean, modern dashboard designed to streamline your workflow. The user interface is intuitive and uncluttered, making it easy to dive straight into the data that matters without sifting through noise. Keyboard shortcuts and quick filters save you time, letting you explore visitor trends and behaviors with no friction.
Check out public dashboard I set up for ClinicGeek.com.
What sets Seline apart is its built-in ad-blocker bypass. This means you see a fuller picture of your traffic, not just the subset allowed through blockers. You get more reliable insights without extra configuration or costly upgrades. The dashboard updates in real time, so you’re always looking at fresh data that empowers swift, data-driven decisions.
Seline blends simplicity with power, giving you both a superior user experience and the critical capabilities needed for accurate, privacy-friendly analytics. It’s designed for developers and marketers who want clean, actionable insights without complexity slowing them down.
If you have small websites with less than 3000 monthly traffic, you could use Seline's free plan that keep your data up to 1 year retention.
What SimpleAnalytics Still Gets Right
Let’s be clear: SimpleAnalytics isn’t bad.
For small, single-site projects (like a blog or personal site), its free plan is unbeatable. You can use it for free forever with their free plan.
Do keep in mind that your analytics history is capped at 30 days. Which means you could only view your website data for the last 30 days.
Conclusion
So, is Seline worth the switch?
SimpleAnalytics remains a solid choice for minimalists or early-stage projects, and its pricing is still very competitive. But if you manage more than 10 websites and crave a fresher, more intuitive user interface, Seline stands out as one of the best in terms of UI and UX.
With unlimited site tracking and powerful features like ad-blocker bypass built in, it’s designed to grow with you and simplify your analytics workflow.
Ready to experience a cleaner, smarter analytics platform? Sign up for Seline today and see how effortless website insights can be when privacy, speed, and usability come together. Your data-driven decisions just got a serious upgrade.
