GhostlyX vs Pirsch Analytics
Pirsch is a solid, competitively priced privacy-first analytics tool, particularly appealing to developers who want direct API access and strict EU data governance. Its entry price of $5/mo is one of the lowest in the space. GhostlyX offers a broader feature set including built-in uptime monitoring, funnel analysis, traffic spike alerts, and team management at comparable prices.
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At a glance
| Feature | GhostlyX | Pirsch Analytics |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ~1 kB |
| Starting price | Free plan available | From $5/mo (up to 10k pageviews) |
| Owned by | Independent | Pirsch Analytics GmbH (Germany) |
| Data location | EU servers | EU servers (Germany) |
Why teams switch to GhostlyX
GhostlyX advantages
- Uptime monitoring built in. No separate tool needed.
- Funnel analysis on paid plans.
- Traffic spike notifications via email.
- Team roles and multi-user access control.
- TV mode for office displays and dashboards.
- Real-time visitor count updated continuously.
- 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.
Pirsch Analytics advantages
- Very low entry price at $5/mo.
- Strong REST API for developer integrations.
- EU-based company and infrastructure with strict data governance.
- Server-side integration option via API (no client-side script required).
- Website import and traffic rollup across multiple domains.
Common questions
Both tools are cookie-free and GDPR-compliant. GhostlyX adds built-in uptime monitoring, funnel analysis, spike alerts, and TV mode that Pirsch does not currently offer.
Pirsch's entry plan at $5/mo is one of the lowest in the privacy-first analytics market. GhostlyX's pricing reflects a broader feature set, including uptime monitoring and funnel analysis.
Yes. Both GhostlyX and Pirsch are cookie-free and GDPR-compliant by design. Neither tool requires a consent banner. Pirsch is incorporated and hosted in Germany, while GhostlyX stores no personal data whatsoever.
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