Private tracking is better for long-term data ownership than black-box SaaS
If you already have warehouse, compliance, or secondary analysis needs, private tracking brings cost and control back to your team.
| Dimension | SensorFlow | Black-box analytics SaaS | DIY scripts |
|---|---|---|---|
| SDK migration | Sensors-style event model with smaller client changes | Tied to platform protocol | Requires custom protocol |
| Data ownership | Raw details in your ClickHouse | Raw details usually stay with vendor | Controllable but fragmented |
| Analytics | Superset + SQL with broad customization | Limited by vendor features | Requires continuous development |
| Deployment cost | 4C8G validation, 8C16G production start | Grows with event volume and seats | High engineering cost |