Google Analytics or Statcounter?

[irahat]

Personally, I use Statcounter. I like it because it updates in real-time (Google Analytics does not update in real-time!).

But what do you guys use for your Websites?

[rsalan]

I have only used Google Analytics - im kinda happy it doesn't update in real time, i would probably procrastinate on some tasks checking on the stats a couple times a day.

[derek88]

Rather using analitics because:

Analytics sorts statistics by categories (Marketing, Conversion, etc.) where StatCounter statistics are all selectable from one column (useful or confusing depending on your website)

Analytics has a nicer looking interface

StatCounter supports a paid version with a handful of additional features

StatCounter has an active forum where you can ask questions, report bugs, and request features


Analytics supports XML file export, StatCounter does not

The JavaScript that StatCounter provides can be customized to show different types of counters or an invisible counter (Analytics JavaScript cannot)

[charlie]

I second that, many webmasters rather the analitics because google is tracking the stast of your site, and it is more detailed.