Best Simple Analytics Alternative

The Best Simple Analytics Alternative

Simple Analytics keeps things simple — sometimes too simple. Pirsch is just as privacy-friendly, but adds session analysis, funnels and unlimited data retention, starting at $6 instead of $15 per month.

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Pirsch vs Simple Analytics at a Glance

A side-by-side comparison of pricing, privacy and features, so you can make the right decision in minutes.

Feature	Pirsch	Simple Analytics
Price (entry plan)	$6/month (10,000 page views)	$15/month (up to 20,000 page views + events)
Free trial	30 days, no credit card	14 days, no credit card; free plan
Websites	50	10
Team members	Unlimited	1 included, $20/month per extra user
Data retention	Unlimited	3 years
Cookieless, no consent banner	Yes	Yes
Hosting	Germany (EU)	EU (Netherlands)
Session analysis	All plans	No
Funnels	Plus plan	Basic (via goals)
A/B testing	Plus plan	Not listed
White labeling	Plus plan	Not in self-serve plans
Built-in URL shortener	All plans	Not listed
API & SDKs	All plans	Stats API
Data import	Google Analytics, Plausible, Fathom	Not listed
Self-hosting	Enterprise plan	No

Based on the providers' public websites and pricing pages (October 2026). Prices exclude VAT and may change. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Sources: simpleanalytics.com

Why Teams Switch From Simple Analytics to Pirsch

Simple Analytics deliberately avoids sessions and visitor journeys, keeps data for three years and includes one user in its paid plan — every additional user costs $20 per month. Paid plans start at $15 per month. Pirsch starts at $6, includes unlimited members and unlimited data retention, and adds session analysis, funnels and A/B testing on top.

Where Simple Analytics Shines

Simple Analytics is a privacy-first tool from the Netherlands with a clean dashboard, an AI assistant and a free plan for side projects (limited to 30 days of data and a required badge on your website). It is a good fit if you only need basic page view counts.

Switching From Simple Analytics Takes Minutes

Add the Pirsch script or use one of our integrations, from WordPress to server-side SDKs, and run Pirsch next to Simple Analytics during your free 30-day trial. Compare the numbers yourself, no credit card required. You can compare all plans on our pricing page.

Pirsch vs Simple Analytics: Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before switching from Simple Analytics to Pirsch.

Is Pirsch a good alternative to Simple Analytics?

Yes. Like Simple Analytics, Pirsch works without cookies and is GDPR-compliant. On top, you get session analysis, funnels, A/B testing, unlimited team members and unlimited data retention — at a lower price.

How much does Pirsch cost compared to Simple Analytics?

Pirsch starts at $6 per month for 10,000 page views and costs $12 per month for 100,000 page views, with unlimited members. Simple Analytics starts at $15 per month for 20,000 page views and events and costs $20 per month for 100,000, with one user included ($20 per month for each additional user).

Can I import my data from Simple Analytics?

There is no direct import from Simple Analytics. We recommend running Pirsch alongside Simple Analytics for a few weeks during your free trial and switching once you are happy with the results. Data from Google Analytics, Plausible and Fathom can be imported directly.

Do I need a cookie banner with Pirsch?

No. Pirsch does not use cookies and does not store personal data, so no consent banner is required for analytics under the GDPR, CCPA and PECR.