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Analytify vs Download Monitor

Analytify wins 2 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureAnalytifyDownload Monitor
Our score8.6/10 (better)8.3/10
Starts at$99/year (better)$138/year
Free versionYesYes
Refund window14 days14 days
BillingSubscriptionSubscription
Active installs20K+80K+ (better)
Last Black Friday––
CategoryAnalyticsAnalytics
VendorAnalytifyDownload Monitor
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose Analytify if…

  • WordPress site owners who want Google Analytics data in the dashboard
  • Store owners tracking WooCommerce sales
  • You want the lower starting price
Analytify reviewVisit Analytify (opens in a new tab)

Choose Download Monitor if…

  • Sites that sell or gate PDF and file downloads
  • Teams that need download statistics
Download Monitor reviewVisit Download Monitor (opens in a new tab)

Features

Analytify

  • Google Analytics dashboard
  • WooCommerce and EDD sales tracking
  • Automated email reports
  • Real-time dashboard
  • GDPR compliance tools
  • Form and link tracking

Download Monitor

  • Download tracking
  • Access control
  • Version management
  • Email notifications
  • Reports and analytics
  • Shortcodes

Pros and cons

Analytify

  • Free version available on WordPress.org
  • Tracks WooCommerce, Easy Digital Downloads, LearnDash and LifterLMS sales and courses
  • Automated email reports on premium plans
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
  • Needs a Google Analytics account to collect data
  • The StartUp plan covers 2 sites only
  • Developer plan costs 499 USD up front for a lifetime license
  • A 2026 Capterra review calls the paid plugin expensive

Download Monitor

  • Free version on WordPress.org
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
  • Download tracking and version control in one plugin
  • Form locks and rule-based access need the Complete plan
  • Annual plans renew automatically at the regular price
  • A 2024 security review found vulnerabilities in the plugin

Pricing plans

Analytify

  • StartUpStarts here

    $99/year

    2 sites

    • All premium add-ons
    • Automatic plugin updates
    • General support

  • Agency

    $199/year

    Unlimited sites

    • All premium add-ons
    • Automatic plugin updates
    • VIP support

  • Developer

    $499 lifetime

    Unlimited sites

    • All premium add-ons
    • Automatic plugin updates
    • VIP support

Download Monitor

  • BasicStarts here

    $138/year

    1 site sites

    • Enhanced metrics
    • Anti-spam and bot protection
    • 1 year of support and updates

  • Popular

    $258/year

    3 sites sites

    • Email notifications and CSV import and export
    • Document library manager
    • Amazon S3 and Google Drive hosting

  • Complete

    $398/year

    5 sites sites

    • Rule-based access management
    • Form locks for Gravity Forms, WPForms and Contact Form 7
    • 1 year of priority support

Analytify vs Download Monitor questions

Is Analytify better than Download Monitor?

On our comparison Analytify comes out ahead on 2 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, Analytify or Download Monitor?

Analytify starts at $99/year and Download Monitor starts at $138/year.

Can I get Analytify or Download Monitor cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.

Both products

Analytify

8.6/10

Analytify is the must-have plugin for Google Analytics in WordPress, allowing you to track your website's performance directly from your WordPress dashboard without logging into Google Analytics separately.

Free version
Yes
Price
From $99/year
Category
Analytics
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Analytify

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