# 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.

## 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                          |          |                  |
| 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.

**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

**How does GhostlyX compare to Pirsch on features?**  
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.

**Is Pirsch cheaper than GhostlyX?**  
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.

**Are both tools compliant with GDPR?**  
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.