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Google Analytics 4

Free web and app analytics by Google

Free
Starting price
4.5/5
G2 rating
2
Pricing plans
2005
Founded

Quick verdict

Google Analytics 4 is built for solo founders and small teams who need solid analytics capabilities. Users consistently rate it highly against competitors like Mixpanel. You can start for free, which makes it low-risk to test.

Google Analytics 4 (GA4) is Google's free analytics platform for websites and apps. It uses an event-based data model, integrates with Google Ads and Search Console, and is used by millions of sites worldwide for traffic and conversion tracking.

What we like

  • Free for most use cases
  • Integrates with Google ecosystem
  • Industry standard
  • BigQuery export on free tier

Watch out for

  • GA4 migration was painful
  • Privacy concerns (GDPR)
  • Sampled data on free tier at scale
  • Less user-friendly than Mixpanel

Key features

Event trackingAudience builderConversion trackingFunnel explorationReal-time reportsGoogle Ads integrationBigQuery export

Who should use Google Analytics 4?

If you are a Solo / freelancer...

The free plan covers the basics. You will probably not need to upgrade until you hit the limits of the Free (GA4) plan.

If you are a 5-person startup...

Start on the free plan and upgrade when collaboration features become essential. Budget around Free/mo for a team of five on the paid plan.

If you are a 50+ person company...

With 2 plans, larger teams may find the feature set limiting. Worth comparing against enterprise-focused alternatives.

Pricing: the honest take

The free plan is genuinely useful for event tracking and audience builder — not just a teaser. You can run real work on it. When you outgrow it, the jump to Google Analytics 360 at Free/mo is reasonable.

See full Google Analytics 4 pricing breakdown →

Top Google Analytics 4 alternatives

Mixpanel Product analytics platform
Amplitude Digital analytics platform for product teams
PostHog All-in-one product analytics, open source
See all Google Analytics 4 alternatives →

Our verdict

Google Analytics 4 is a top-rated analytics tool with 2 pricing plans. The free plan makes it easy to get started with no upfront cost. If the watch-outs above are dealbreakers, see the alternatives below.

Google Analytics 4: frequently asked questions

Is Google Analytics 4 free?

Yes — Google Analytics 4 offers a free plan. Paid plans start at Free/mo.

How much does Google Analytics 4 cost?

Google Analytics 4 has 2 plans. There is a free tier. Paid plans start at Free/mo. See full pricing →

What are the best alternatives to Google Analytics 4?

Top alternatives include Mixpanel, Amplitude, PostHog. See full comparison →