GhostlyX vs Clicky
Clicky is one of the oldest dedicated web analytics platforms still actively developed, with a long feature list including per-visitor logs, heatmaps, uptime monitoring, and advanced segmentation. Its free plan covers up to 3,000 daily pageviews. GhostlyX offers a more modern, lightweight approach: a sub-1.5 kB script, a cleaner dashboard, and a product built entirely around privacy-by-default rather than retro-fitted compliance.
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At a glance
| Feature | GhostlyX | Clicky |
|---|---|---|
| Privacy & compliance | ||
| Cookie-free | ||
| GDPR compliant | ||
| No data sampling | ||
| Respects DNT header | ||
| Respects GPC header | ||
| Data sold or shared with third parties | ||
| Features | ||
| Real-time visitors | ||
| Uptime monitoring | ||
| Traffic spike alerts | ||
| Funnel analysis | ||
| Goal tracking | ||
| REST API | ||
| Scheduled email reports | ||
| CSV export | ||
| TV / big-screen mode | ||
| Session replay | ||
| Heatmaps | ||
| A/B testing | ||
| AI insights | ||
| Server-side tracking | ||
| Shareable dashboards | ||
| Global geo reporting | ||
| MCP server | ||
| Open-source | ||
| Pricing & ownership | ||
| Script size | Under 2 kB | ~5 kB |
| Starting price | Free plan available | Free (up to 3k daily pageviews) / From $9.99/mo |
| Owned by | Independent | Roxr Software Ltd (USA) |
| Data location | EU servers | US servers |
Why teams switch to GhostlyX
GhostlyX advantages
- Script under 1.5 kB, roughly 3x smaller than Clicky.
- Modern, single-page dashboard built for speed and clarity.
- Privacy-first by design. No personal data collected at all.
- No US data transfer concerns for EU-based organisations.
- Funnel analysis included on paid plans.
- Traffic spike notifications via email.
- Built-in session replay and heatmaps.
- A/B testing with Bayesian statistics, no cookies required.
- AI-powered insights and analyst chat included.
- MCP server for AI agent integrations.
Clicky advantages
- Free plan covering up to 3,000 daily pageviews.
- Per-visitor real-time logs showing individual sessions.
- Heatmaps available on paid plans.
- Anti-adblock proxy tracking to capture blocked visits.
- Aggressive bot detection and filtering.
- Over 18 years of platform maturity and reliability.
Common questions
Clicky's free plan covers up to 3,000 daily pageviews (approximately 90,000/mo) for one site. GhostlyX also has a free plan you can start on immediately, with paid plans available as you grow.
Clicky operates in a privacy-friendly mode by default, with no persistent cookies and no personal data collected by default. However, Clicky is a US-based company and its data is stored on US servers, which may require additional legal consideration for EU organisations under GDPR's data transfer rules.
Yes. GhostlyX includes built-in heatmaps and session replay, all cookie-free and GDPR-compliant by default. Clicky includes heatmaps on paid plans but stores data on US servers, which may require additional compliance steps for EU organisations.
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