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NudgeKit Analytics vs Cloudflare Web Analytics
Cloudflare Web Analytics is a free, privacy-oriented traffic overview — especially handy if you already proxy through Cloudflare. NudgeKit is a dedicated analytics product: the same traffic basics, plus heatmaps, scroll funnels, conversion funnels, and masked session recordings.
| Feature | NudgeKit | Cloudflare |
|---|---|---|
| Product focus | Dedicated website analytics | CDN-adjacent analytics |
| Starting price | Free starter · Pro free 6 mo, then $5/mo | Free tier* |
| Core traffic (pages, referrers) | ||
| Live online visitors | ||
| Click heatmaps | ||
| Scroll funnels & near-live events | ||
| Masked session recordings | ||
| Conversion funnels | ||
| Works without Cloudflare proxy | ||
| npm SDK for SPA route tracking |
*Cloudflare Web Analytics is a free product with limited depth compared to dedicated analytics tools. Feature sets can change.
When Cloudflare Web Analytics is enough
If you only need a lightweight traffic glance, already live on Cloudflare, and do not need on-page behavior tools, their free analytics can be a fine default.
When you need a dedicated product
Switch to (or add) NudgeKit when traffic numbers alone are not enough — when you need to see what people click, how far they scroll, which funnel steps drop, and what a real session looked like.
- Click heatmaps by device
- Scroll reach milestones and live behavior stream
- Masked recordings with privacy defaults
- Conversion funnels with step drop-off
- Same npm install path for Next.js and React
Edge metrics vs product workflow
Cloudflare optimizes for network-level simplicity. NudgeKit optimizes for a product workflow: sites, dashboards, funnels, and behavior in one place, independent of which CDN or host you use.
FAQ
Can I use NudgeKit with Cloudflare in front?+
Yes. NudgeKit does not require Cloudflare, but it works fine when Cloudflare (or any CDN) sits in front of your site.
Is Cloudflare Web Analytics free forever?+
Cloudflare offers free web analytics with product limits that can change. Treat it as a free traffic layer, not a full behavior analytics suite.
Do I need both?+
Some teams keep Cloudflare for edge/security metrics and use NudgeKit for product analytics and behavior. Others replace the free traffic view entirely once NudgeKit is installed.
Go beyond free edge traffic stats
Get pages and referrers plus heatmaps, funnels, and masked recordings in one dashboard. Pro free for 6 months.