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.

DimensionSensorFlowBlack-box analytics SaaSDIY scripts
SDK migrationSensors-style event model with smaller client changesTied to platform protocolRequires custom protocol
Data ownershipRaw details in your ClickHouseRaw details usually stay with vendorControllable but fragmented
AnalyticsSuperset + SQL with broad customizationLimited by vendor featuresRequires continuous development
Deployment cost4C8G validation, 8C16G production startGrows with event volume and seatsHigh engineering cost