Hey fellow builders! 👋
I built an analytics tool Littlestats, and this is the story of why I built yet another analytics tool (I know, I know - but stick with me here).
The Problem I Faced
Ever launched a side project or small business website? Then you know this feeling:
You're excited about your new project. You want to know if people are actually using it. So you add analytics.
"Cool, they have a free plan!" 😎
Until you realize:
Want to know where your traffic comes from? That's premium.
- Need to track button clicks? Premium feature.
- Want to see which countries visit your site? You guessed it... premium.
Suddenly that "free" plan feels like a demo, and you're staring at a $19-$29/month upgrade just to get basic insights about your website.
Sound familiar?
I looked around for alternatives:
- Google Analytics: Free but privacy concerns and increasingly complex
- Self-hosted solutions: The option i would generally go for, but didn't find the time, managing such on your own also sucks.
- Other SaaS analytics: All seemed to start at range of $19 - $29/month (yeah they do have a higher number of sites/domains, but that way more than my needs)
The Solution: Littlestats
So I built Littlestats with a simple promise:
Everything you actually need from analytics, for the price of a coffee (or even less 😅). - $4/month
What do MicroSaaS founders actually need?
- Traffic monitoring ✅
- Conversion tracking ✅
- Geographic data ✅
- Source attribution ✅
- Custom events ✅
What don't we need?
- Machine learning predictions
- Complex user journey mapping
- 47 different dashboard views
- Enterprise-grade features we'll never use
- Adding mediocre AI features to justify the price
Why $4
While most analytics tools charge $9-29/month for just 10k-30k hits per month, we're giving you Unlimited monthly pageviews for just $4. Simple as that.
We're keeping it simple and affordable for bootstrappers and indie hackers - no complicated tiers, no enterprise bloat, just clean analytics that help you make better decisions.
The Technical Bits You'll Care About
- <2kb script size (your users won't even notice it)
- No cookies (GDPR-friendly)
- First-party data collection (no third-party trackers)
Who's This For?
- 🎯 Bootstrapped founders running 1-5 microsaas
- 🎯 Side-project builders validating ideas
- 🎯 Indie hackers watching their burn rate
- 🎯 Small agency owners managing multiple client sites
Who's This Not For?
Let's be real:
- If you need enterprise features, this isn't for you
- If you're doing >1M hits/month, you've outgrown us
- If you need ML-powered predictions, look elsewhere
The Price Breakdown You Actually Care About
$4/month gets you:
- 5 websites (will increase in the future)
- Unlimited hits/month
- All features included
- No upsells or hidden fees
Ready to Stop Overpaying?
- Start your 30-day free trial at littlestats.click
- Add one line of code
- Stop thinking about analytics and focus on building
No credit card required. If you hate it, just don't subscribe after the trial.
A Personal Note
I built this because I needed it. If you're running small SaaS products or websites, you probably need it too.
Questions? Drop them in the comments or hit me up on
Twitter: https://twitter.com/@abdulmuminyqn.
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/yaqeen.me
Would love the the community feedback on this 🫶🏾
Top comments (2)
We are using umami, what advantages does your tool provide in comparison ?
Hi Roberts! 👋.
Great question! Both Littlestats and Umami are lightweight, privacy-friendly analytics tools.
While Umami is feature-rich, Littlestats is focused on the core features most micro SaaS owners and indie hackers need: traffic monitoring, basic conversion tracking, and source attribution, all in one simple, affordable package.
That said, Umami is an excellent option if you're comfortable with self-hosting and prefer an open-source, customizable solution. Littlestats is a good choice if you want something lightweight, hands-off, and more affordable with straightforward setup.
Feel free to try out Littlestats with a 30-day free trial and see if it suits your needs! Let me know if you have any other questions. 😊