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Google Analytics vs Statcounter

Based on 1091 and 3 real audits

MetricGoogle AnalyticsStatcounterWinner
Performance4065Statcounter
Accessibility8890Statcounter
Best Practices8697Statcounter
SEO9189Google Analytics
Security6459Google Analytics
TTFB351ms345msStatcounter
Composite7373Tie
Performance
Google Analytics
40
Statcounter
65
Accessibility
Google Analytics
88
Statcounter
90
Security
Google Analytics
64
Statcounter
59
SEO
Google Analytics
91
Statcounter
89
Composite
Google Analytics
73
Statcounter
73

Statcounter outperforms Google Analytics in 4 of 7 categories, with a stronger composite score (73 vs 73). Google Analytics leads in SEO, security.

FAQ

Which is faster, Google Analytics or Statcounter?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, Statcounter sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (65 vs 40 on average).
Which has better security, Google Analytics or Statcounter?
Google Analytics sites score higher on security analysis (64 vs 59 on average).
Should I choose Google Analytics or Statcounter for my website?
Both platforms have trade-offs. Statcounter scores higher on performance while Google Analytics may excel in other areas. Run a free BeaverCheck audit to compare specific metrics relevant to your use case.

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