If you are searching for a free Google Analytics alternative, you are not alone. Many teams want fast, reliable insights without complex interfaces, consent banners, or vendor lock-in. Nimvue is a privacy-first analytics platform, giving you exactly what you need, with full access to your data.
This guide explains where Nimvue shines compared to GA4 and how you can get started in minutes.
Why look beyond GA4?
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Complexity and learning curve
GA4 is flexible but can be overwhelming. Most teams want a clear, focused view that anyone can read. -
Consent and privacy hurdles
GA4 uses cookies and ad features, which often means consent banners. Even with Consent Mode, there is extra setup and friction. -
Data ownership and portability
Exporting to BigQuery is great if you have a warehouse. Many teams just want simple raw event exports. -
Retention and sampling limits
Standard GA4 properties limit event-level retention and may sample reports, making year-over-year analysis difficult.
If you need a fast dashboard, privacy defaults, and easy exports, Nimvue is a strong fit.
Meet Nimvue: a free, privacy-first alternative to GA4
Nimvue gives you actionable analytics without cookies, consent banners (for standard analytics), or heavy setup.
- Privacy-first by design: No cookies and no personal data for standard analytics use cases.
- Custom events and conversions: Track the actions that matter for your funnel.
- Scheduled reports and sharing: Automate daily and weekly reporting for stakeholders.
- Full data access: Export raw events on demand, with no lock-in.
- Lightweight script: One-line install, built for speed.
- Free plan: Up to 5,000 pageviews per month, plus a 14-day trial for all paid plans.
What can you track without cookies?
Cookieless does not mean flying blind. Nimvue captures the core signals most teams need:
- Traffic and engagement: Pageviews, sessions, popular content, engaged time on page.
- Attribution: Referrers, UTM parameters, landing pages, source and medium analysis.
- Events and conversions: Button clicks, form submits, signups, "first key action", checkout steps.
- Performance: Page speed metrics and script impact trends.
- Reporting and exports: Scheduled reports, shareable views, and raw event exports for deeper analysis.
Nimvue avoids personal data and identifiers, giving you broad coverage with minimal friction.
Nimvue vs GA4: when to use which
- Privacy-focused analytics with no cookies or consent prompts.
- A simple, fast dashboard that anyone can understand.
- Built-in raw data exports without the need for a data warehouse.
- Lightweight tracking that will not slow down your site.
- Integrations with Google Ads and Google Marketing Platform.
- Advanced modeling inside the Google ecosystem.
- An existing BigQuery pipeline and the resources to maintain it.
Many teams run Nimvue as a cookieless baseline for all visitors, then use GA4 only for ad stack integrations. This lowers consent friction while preserving ad stack needs.
How to migrate from GA4 to Nimvue in minutes
- Create your account
Sign up, add your site, and copy the one-line snippet. - Install the snippet
Add your snippet to the<head>of all pages. - Verify in real time
Deploy, visit a few pages, and check pageviews, sources, and sessions. - Map key events
Start with your GA4 events (like signup_submit, demo_request). Create the same events in Nimvue. Keep names short and consistent. - Share and automate
Invite teammates, schedule daily or weekly reports, and request raw exports for deeper analysis.
Full data access: own your analytics
Nimvue does not trap insights behind dashboards. Export raw event data and analyze wherever you want.
- Which sources drive signups that become paying customers?
- Which landing pages correlate with long sessions?
- Where do performance slowdowns align with dropoffs?
What to know about accuracy and limitations
Cookieless analytics works differently from cookie-based tools:
- Sessions are inferred using a hash of date, user agent, and IP address. The hash resets each day, so there is no cross-session tracking.
For most teams focused on trends, content performance, and top-level attribution, these tradeoffs are worth the privacy and UX gains.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is Nimvue really free?
Yes, up to 5,000 pageviews per month on the free plan. Upgrade as you grow. -
Do I need a cookie banner with Nimvue?
For standard analytics, most organizations do not need consent prompts because Nimvue avoids cookies and personal data. If you use ad pixels or personalization tools, you may still need consent for those. -
Can I track campaigns without cookies?
Yes. UTM parameters and referrers provide solid directional attribution. -
Will I lose detail compared to GA4?
You lose some user-level reporting, but for high-level insights and conversion tracking, Nimvue’s cookieless approach is very effective. -
Can I automate reporting?
Yes, you can use scheduled reports for recurring summaries and raw exports for full granularity.
Ready to try it?
If you want a free Google Analytics alternative that is simple, privacy-first, and gives you full control of your data, Nimvue is a great fit. Install the snippet, map the events that matter, and start sharing reports - no cookies, no consent banners, no vendor lock-in.