Cookie-Free Web Analytics - GA4 GDPR Alternative
The Opportunity
Spotted on Hacker News · March 25, 2026
Ytics.io launched as privacy-first analytics without cookies. GA4 requires massive consent banners in Europe, losing 30-50% of data. Sub-1KB script vs Google's 45KB. Daily-rotating hash for anonymous tracking. Crowded space but GDPR pain keeps creating demand.
Why these scores?
Demand (pain) scored 4/5 (very high) — how urgently people need a solution.
Willingness to pay scored 3/5 (strong) — evidence people would pay for this.
Market gap scored 2/5 (moderate) — how underserved this space is.
Build effort scored 3/5 (strong) — feasibility for a solo builder or small team.
Real Demand Evidence
“I was frustrated with the current state of web analytics. To use GA4 legally in Europe, you need a massive cookie banner, which ruins UX and causes you to lose 30-50% of your data.”
Willingness to Pay
Similar tools charge $9-19/mo (Plausible, Fathom). Users already paying to avoid GA4 compliance headaches. Active search term with consistent demand.
Score Breakdown
9/15Existing Solutions
Plausible ($9/mo), Fathom ($14/mo), Simple Analytics ($19/mo), Umami (OSS), Matomo (OSS/hosted). Crowded but sustained demand from GDPR enforcement waves.
⚠ This space is crowded — differentiation is key.