Pirsch
Plausible Analytics
| Feature | Pirsch | Plausible Analytics |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $4/mo | From $9/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.3 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Best For | privacy-focused-websites, european-businesses, bloggers, saas-companies | privacy-conscious-businesses, bloggers, developers, eu-businesses |
| Founded | 2021 | 2019 |
| Pageview Tracking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Event Tracking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Goals | ✓ | ✓ |
| Utm Tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Server Side Tracking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Api Access | ✓ | ✗ |
| Pageviews | ✗ | ✓ |
| Referrers | ✗ | ✓ |
| Custom Events | ✗ | ✓ |
| Api | ✗ | ✓ |
| Self Hosting | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Pirsch Pros
- No cookies required
- GDPR compliant out of the box
- Lightweight script (less than 1KB)
- Server-side tracking option
✗ Pirsch Cons
- No free plan
- Less detailed than GA4
- Limited e-commerce tracking
✓ Plausible Analytics Pros
- No cookies — GDPR compliant without consent banner
- Script is under 1KB (vs GA's 45KB)
- Open-source and transparent
- Simple dashboard — no overwhelming data
✗ Plausible Analytics Cons
- Less detailed than Google Analytics
- No free tier (but affordable)
- Limited segmentation and custom reports
The Verdict
Pirsch is built for privacy focused websites and european businesses, with a focus on pageview-tracking and event-tracking. Plausible Analytics targets privacy conscious businesses and bloggers and leads with pageviews and referrers.
On pricing, Pirsch is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $4/mo compared to $9/mo for Plausible Analytics. That $5/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Neither tool offers a free plan, so factor the subscription cost into your decision from the start.
Feature-wise, Plausible Analytics offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Pirsch takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Both tools are a solid fit for bloggers — in those cases, the decision often comes down to workflow style and how your team prefers to organize work.
Bottom line: Plausible Analytics has a slight overall edge — but if no cookies required matters most to you, Pirsch may still be the right call.