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Google Tag Manager vs Simple Analytics

Based on 3 and 1 real audits

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MetricGoogle Tag ManagerSimple AnalyticsWinner
Performance2628Simple Analytics
Accessibility6971Simple Analytics
Best Practices7892Simple Analytics
SEO8985Google Tag Manager
Security6057Google Tag Manager
TTFB217ms248msGoogle Tag Manager
Composite6967Google Tag Manager
Performance
Google Tag Manager
26
Simple Analytics
28
Accessibility
Google Tag Manager
69
Simple Analytics
71
Security
Google Tag Manager
60
Simple Analytics
57
SEO
Google Tag Manager
89
Simple Analytics
85
Composite
Google Tag Manager
69
Simple Analytics
67

Google Tag Manager outperforms Simple Analytics in 4 of 7 categories, with a stronger composite score (69 vs 67). Simple Analytics leads in performance, accessibility, best practices.

FAQ

Which is faster, Google Tag Manager or Simple Analytics?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, Simple Analytics sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (28 vs 26 on average).
Which has better security, Google Tag Manager or Simple Analytics?
Google Tag Manager sites score higher on security analysis (60 vs 57 on average).
Should I choose Google Tag Manager or Simple Analytics for my website?
Both platforms have trade-offs. Simple Analytics scores higher on performance while Google Tag Manager may excel in other areas. Run a free BeaverCheck audit to compare specific metrics relevant to your use case.
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