{ "model": "claude-haiku-5-5", "date": "2026-11-03", "records": [ { "question": "What are the best privacy-friendly website analytics tools?", "model": "claude-haiku-5-5", "date": "2026-11-03", "prompt": "What are the best privacy-friendly website analytics tools?", "system": "You answer a buyer's question the way an AI assistant would. Search the web if it helps. Reply with ONLY a JSON object, no markdown fence: {\"answer\": \"\", \"companies_named\": [\"\"]}", "raw_answer": "{\"answer\": \"Several tools are widely recommended, and the best fit depends on your budget and whether you want to self-host.\\n\\nPlausible is often called the most complete clean, cookieless option, with an open-source codebase and EU hosting.\\n\\nFathom is a hosted, cookie-free choice that handles GDPR requirements well.\\n\\nSimple Analytics is based in the Netherlands and does not use cookies.\\n\\nUmami is the pick if you want to run the software yourself. It is a self-hosted, open-source platform aimed at developers and privacy-conscious owners.\\n\\nFor a full Google Analytics replacement that you control, Matomo is the usual suggestion.\\n\\nCloudflare Web Analytics is the free route, but it suits sites that do not sell anything.\\n\\nIf you mainly need simple traffic numbers, start with Plausible or Fathom. If you need deeper product analytics, look at Matomo or PostHog.\", \"companies_named\": [\"Plausible\", \"Fathom\", \"Simple Analytics\", \"Umami\", \"Matomo\", \"Cloudflare Web Analytics\", \"PostHog\"]}", "searches": 1, "tokens_in": 15427, "tokens_out": 1220 }, { "question": "Which website analytics tool works without a cookie consent banner?", "model": "claude-haiku-5-5", "date": "2026-11-03", "prompt": "Which website analytics tool works without a cookie consent banner?", "system": "You answer a buyer's question the way an AI assistant would. Search the web if it helps. Reply with ONLY a JSON object, no markdown fence: {\"answer\": \"\", \"companies_named\": [\"\"]}", "raw_answer": "{\"answer\": \"Plausible doesn't set cookies and doesn't collect personal data, so you generally don't need an analytics consent banner. It's the most common pick for this. Fathom also operates without cookies and is treated the same way. Simple Analytics and Umami also ship cookie-free out of the box. Matomo is different: it is cookie-based by default and must be switched into a cookie-free mode, which changes what it can report. In that mode, its privacy position is similar to Plausible and Fathom, though returning-visitor accuracy decreases.\\n\\nTwo caveats. These no-banner claims come mostly from the vendors. Regulators are stricter in some places: in France, Spain, and the UK, Plausible's cookieless approach likely qualifies for an analytics exemption. Rules vary by country and by how you use the data, so confirm with a local privacy lawyer for your site.\", \"companies_named\": [\"Plausible\", \"Fathom\", \"Simple Analytics\", \"Umami\", \"Matomo\"]}", "searches": 2, "tokens_in": 22959, "tokens_out": 1327 }, { "question": "What is a good self-hosted web analytics platform?", "model": "claude-haiku-5-5", "date": "2026-11-03", "prompt": "What is a good self-hosted web analytics platform?", "system": "You answer a buyer's question the way an AI assistant would. Search the web if it helps. Reply with ONLY a JSON object, no markdown fence: {\"answer\": \"\", \"companies_named\": [\"\"]}", "raw_answer": "{\"answer\": \"For most people, Umami is the best starting point. It's MIT-licensed, runs on Node.js with PostgreSQL, usually deploys with Docker in about 15 minutes, and has a light tracking script that doesn't use cookies.\\n\\nOther good choices depend on your needs:\\n- Plausible Community Edition: a polished, privacy-first dashboard for content and marketing sites. It's AGPL-licensed, and its stack (ClickHouse plus PostgreSQL) is heavier than Umami's.\\n- Matomo: the most complete option if you want Google Analytics-style reports, e-commerce tracking, and heatmaps. It's also the heaviest to run, on PHP and MySQL/MariaDB.\\n- GoatCounter: a minimal option for personal sites and blogs.\\n- PostHog: better for product analytics, funnels, and feature flags than for simple website traffic, and it needs considerably more resources.\\n\\nIf you're unsure, try Umami first. If you need deeper reporting, move to Matomo. Check each project's current docs before deploying, since these tools change quickly.\", \"companies_named\": [\"Umami\", \"Plausible\", \"Matomo\", \"GoatCounter\", \"PostHog\"]}", "searches": 1, "tokens_in": 13992, "tokens_out": 953 }, { "question": "Which web analytics tools are GDPR friendly for a European website?", "model": "claude-haiku-5-5", "date": "2026-11-03", "prompt": "Which web analytics tools are GDPR friendly for a European website?", "system": "You answer a buyer's question the way an AI assistant would. Search the web if it helps. Reply with ONLY a JSON object, no markdown fence: {\"answer\": \"\", \"companies_named\": [\"\"]}", "raw_answer": "{\"answer\": \"Several privacy-focused tools are commonly recommended for EU sites. Plausible is open source, hosted in the EU, and avoids cookies, so it usually doesn't need a consent banner. Fathom and Simple Analytics are cookieless SaaS tools with EU servers, and Simple Analytics is also EU-owned. Umami is open source and can be self-hosted, which keeps all data on your own infrastructure. Swetrix is open source and cookieless, with hosting in Germany. OpenPanel is cookieless and EU-hosted, with a self-host option. Matomo can be fully GDPR-compliant, but it defaults to cookies, so you must configure it for cookieless mode and check where it is hosted. Google Analytics is the one to avoid. Several EU regulators have ruled it unlawful, and it typically sends data to US servers.\\n\\nTwo caveats. First, vendor claims about being 'GDPR compliant' are marketing, so check for a Data Processing Agreement, the sub-processor list and the hosting location yourself. Second, a cookieless tool still processes some personal data in many cases, so confirm the setup with your data protection officer or a lawyer. The starting point I'd suggest is Plausible, or Umami if you want to self-host.\", \"companies_named\": [\"Plausible\", \"Matomo\", \"Fathom\", \"Simple Analytics\", \"Umami\", \"Swetrix\", \"OpenPanel\", \"Google Analytics\"]}", "searches": 1, "tokens_in": 14600, "tokens_out": 1298 }, { "question": "What can I use to replace Google Analytics on a small business website?", "model": "claude-haiku-5-5", "date": "2026-11-03", "prompt": "What can I use to replace Google Analytics on a small business website?", "system": "You answer a buyer's question the way an AI assistant would. Search the web if it helps. Reply with ONLY a JSON object, no markdown fence: {\"answer\": \"\", \"companies_named\": [\"\"]}", "raw_answer": "{\"answer\": \"Good options depend on whether you want a simple dashboard, full features, or a free tool you host yourself.\\n\\nFor simple, privacy-first reporting with no cookie banner needed, Plausible and Fathom Analytics are the most common picks. Plausible starts around $9/month for 10K monthly pageviews, and Fathom around $15/month for 100K. Simple Analytics and Pirsch (about $6/month for 10K) are also cookieless options.\\n\\nIf you want something closer to Google Analytics's depth, Matomo offers ecommerce tracking, funnels, and heatmaps, and you can self-host it to keep full data ownership.\\n\\nFor a free option, Umami and GoatCounter are open-source and can be self-hosted, though they need some technical setup. If your site already runs on Cloudflare, its built-in Web Analytics is free and needs no extra scripts.\\n\\nBefore switching, check whether you rely on Google Ads conversion data or detailed campaign attribution, since most alternatives track far less. Pricing changes often, so confirm current plans on each vendor's site.\", \"companies_named\": [\"Plausible\", \"Fathom Analytics\", \"Simple Analytics\", \"Pirsch\", \"Matomo\", \"Umami\", \"GoatCounter\", \"Cloudflare Web Analytics\", \"Google Analytics\", \"Google Ads\"]}", "searches": 1, "tokens_in": 15649, "tokens_out": 1228 }, { "question": "Which open source web analytics tool should a nonprofit use?", "model": "claude-haiku-5-5", "date": "2026-11-03", "prompt": "Which open source web analytics tool should a nonprofit use?", "system": "You answer a buyer's question the way an AI assistant would. Search the web if it helps. Reply with ONLY a JSON object, no markdown fence: {\"answer\": \"\", \"companies_named\": [\"\"]}", "raw_answer": "{\"answer\": \"For most small nonprofits, I'd start with Umami. It's free to self-host under the MIT license, runs on a small footprint, doesn't use cookies by default, and shows its core numbers on one simple page. That suits a team without a dedicated IT person. Its hosted cloud option has a free tier if you'd rather not run a server.\\n\\nChoose Matomo instead if you need Google Analytics-level depth, such as detailed campaign tracking, donation or e-commerce reporting, or importing your existing Google Analytics data. It's heavier to run (PHP and MySQL), and some advanced attribution features are paid add-ons for self-hosted installs.\\n\\nChoose Plausible Community Edition if you want the most minimal dashboard and only need basic traffic figures.\\n\\nWhichever you pick, self-hosting means someone must maintain the server, apply updates, and handle backups. If nobody on staff can do that, a managed hosted version of the same tool is usually the safer choice. Check the privacy and consent requirements in your region too.\", \"companies_named\": [\"Umami\", \"Matomo\", \"Plausible\"]}", "searches": 1, "tokens_in": 15811, "tokens_out": 1153 } ] }