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Mixpanel vs Plausible

Mixpanel and Plausible are both analytics tools. Mixpanel: Event-based product analytics with funnels retention and cohort analysis Plausible: Lightweight privacy-friendly web analytics without cookies or personal data collection

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Mixpanel

Event-based product analytics with funnels retention and cohort analysis

Category
Analytics
Subcategory
Product Analytics
Pricing
Free (20M events/mo) / Growth $28/mo
Tier
free
analyticsproduct analytics
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Plausible

Lightweight privacy-friendly web analytics without cookies or personal data collection

Category
Analytics
Subcategory
Web Analytics
Pricing
$9/mo (10K views)
Tier
paid
analyticsweb analytics

Key differences

DimensionMixpanelPlausible
Pricing ModelFree (20M events/mo) / Growth $28/mo (free)$9/mo (10K views) (paid)
PlatformProduct AnalyticsWeb Analytics
Capabilitiesproduct analyticsweb analytics

Choose Mixpanel if...

  • Mixpanel is free to get started

Choose Plausible if...

  • You need the premium features Plausible offers

Community pros and cons

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Frequently asked questions

Is Mixpanel or Plausible better for beginners?
Both tools are accessible. Mixpanel and Plausible are similar in approachability — try both and see which workflow clicks.
Which is cheaper, Mixpanel or Plausible?
Mixpanel (Free (20M events/mo) / Growth $28/mo) is the more affordable option. Plausible ($9/mo (10K views)) costs more but may offer additional features.
Can I use Mixpanel and Plausible together?
Mixpanel and Plausible serve similar roles, so most teams pick one. However, some developers prototype in one and build production code in the other.

Verdict

Both Mixpanel and Plausible are strong analytics options. Your choice depends on pricing preferences, platform requirements, and workflow fit.

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