SealMetrics vs Google Analytics 360
GA360 is the enterprise tier of Google Analytics at $150,000+/yr. SealMetrics offers enterprise-grade analytics from €199/mo — with complete data capture that GA360 still cannot deliver in the EU.
Average EU data capture rate. Better than free GA4 thanks to enhanced consent tools, but still fundamentally cookie-dependent. Two thirds of your visitors remain invisible.
Full data capture regardless of consent status, browser, or ad blocker. No cookies, no dependencies. Enterprise-grade analytics at 1/60th of the cost.
Full comparison
| Capability | SealMetrics | Google Analytics 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Data Capture | ||
| EU data capture rate | 100% of visitors | ~35% average (consent tools help, still cookie-dependent) |
| Cookie dependency | None — fully cookieless | Requires first and third-party cookies |
| Consent banner required | No | Yes (enhanced consent mode available) |
| Ad blocker resistance | First-party infrastructure | Partially mitigated with server-side GTM |
| Data sampling | Never — full resolution at any volume | Unsampled reports available (quota-limited) |
| Data freshness | Real-time | 4-8 hour processing, real-time limited |
| AI agent tracking | Built-in, free | Not available |
| Intelligence | ||
| Revenue attribution | Complete multi-touch (100% data) | Advanced (consent-dependent data) |
| AI anomaly detection | LENS AI — 60+ automated rules | Custom alerts, basic anomaly detection |
| Natural language queries | Ask business questions, get answers | Limited to Explore interface |
| BigQuery integration | Native export available | Native BigQuery export (strength) |
| Custom reports | 9 specialized report types | Unlimited custom reports + explorations |
| Audience building | Based on 100% data | Advanced, Google Ads integration |
| Privacy | ||
| GDPR compliance | By design — no PII collected | Requires DPA, consent mode v2, legal review |
| Data residency | EU-only servers, guaranteed | EU data storage option (US processing possible) |
| ePrivacy compliance | No consent needed | Consent required |
| Personal data collection | None — zero PII | IP address, device IDs, user IDs, Google signals |
| Other | ||
| Annual cost | From €2,388/yr | $150,000+/yr |
| Setup complexity | One script tag, 5 minutes | 6-12 week implementation, certified partner recommended |
| Support | Priority email + onboarding | Dedicated account manager |
| Contract | Monthly, cancel anytime | Annual contract required |
When to use each
GA360 works well when
- —You need deep Google Ads and DV360 integration
- —Your team has 6+ analysts who need unlimited custom reports
- —You've already invested in the Google Marketing Platform ecosystem
- —Budget is not a constraint and you can afford $150K+/yr
- —Consent rates are above 70% in your markets
SealMetrics is better when
- —You operate in the EU and need 100% data capture
- —You want enterprise analytics without enterprise pricing
- —GDPR compliance must be architectural, not configured
- —Your data must stay in the EU exclusively
- —You want AI-powered anomaly detection included, not add-on
- —You need to track AI agent traffic alongside human analytics
Enterprise analytics shouldn’t require enterprise budgets.
GA360 is an excellent product if you can afford it and consent isn’t a concern. But at $150,000+/yr, it still misses 65% of EU visitors due to its fundamental cookie dependency. Better consent tools improve the numbers, but they don’t solve the underlying architecture problem.
SealMetrics delivers complete data — 100% of visitors, zero cookie dependency, GDPR compliance by design — at 1/60th of the cost. With capabilities GA360 does not offer: cookieless collection, AI agent tracking, and privacy compliance that requires no configuration.
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