A modern Statcounter alternative
Statcounter has counted website visits for decades, but its free plan keeps a very short log and it uses cookies by default. Metrics Hive offers a modern interface, a cookieless mode and behaviour analytics in one place.
Get startedWhy people switch from Statcounter
Modern dashboard
Clear, shareable reports instead of a dated interface.
Cookieless by choice
Lightweight mode uses no cookies at all.
Everything included
Heatmaps and replays are part of the plan, not separate add-ons.
Metrics Hive vs Statcounter at a glance
| Feature | Metrics Hive | Statcounter |
|---|---|---|
| Website traffic analytics (pages, sources, devices, countries) | Yes | Yes |
| Cookieless tracking option (no consent banner needed for analytics) | Yes | Partial Cookie by default; opt-out setting |
| Click & scroll heatmaps | Yes | Partial Paid plans |
| Session recordings / replays | Yes | Partial Paid add-on |
| Free plan | No | Yes Very short log history |
Where Statcounter is the better choice
Statcounter has a free plan that never expires and detailed per-visitor activity logs, with heatmaps and recordings available on paid plans.
How to switch from Statcounter
- Add your website to Metrics Hive.
- Replace the Statcounter code with the Metrics Hive snippet.
- Set up goals and heatmaps for your key pages.
Try Metrics Hive free
Add one line of code and see your first visitors in minutes. You can keep Statcounter running while you compare.
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