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.
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 | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| 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.
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
How does Clicky's free plan compare to GhostlyX?
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.
Is Clicky GDPR-compliant?
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.
Does GhostlyX have heatmaps like Clicky?
GhostlyX does not currently offer heatmaps. Clicky includes heatmaps on paid plans. If heatmaps are a core requirement, Clicky or a dedicated tool like Microsoft Clarity would be worth evaluating.