Pirsch
Privacy-friendly web analytics with no cookies, made and hosted in Germany.
Overview
Pirsch is a privacy-friendly web analytics with no cookies, made and hosted in Germany. It handles cookie-free, gdpr-ready, server-side, and events, and it's best suited for privacy-focused teams wanting simple web analytics. It has been around since 2021, giving it a 5-year head start in building out integrations and refining the product.
The free plan is free for 2.5k pageviews — enough for most people to evaluate whether it fits. Paid plans start at $4/mo, which unlocks the full feature set. It's designed for small teams, striking a balance between simplicity and collaboration features.
Strengths
- Includes Cookie-Free as a core feature, purpose-built for analytics workflows
- Includes GDPR-Ready as a core feature, purpose-built for analytics workflows
- Free for 2.5K pageviews — generous enough for most small teams to get real work done
- Includes server-side alongside the core feature set — fewer separate tools needed
Weaknesses
- Free plan exists but key features are locked behind the paid upgrade
- Fewer built-in features means you may need additional tools to cover gaps
- Data accuracy depends on tracking setup — misconfigured events give misleading results
- Limited team/admin features if your organization eventually scales up
Pricing estimate
Free for 2.5K pageviews
Quick info
- Category
- Analytics
- Starting price
- $4/mo
- Free tier
- Yes — Free for 2.5K pageviews
- Open source
- No
- Best for
- Small teams
- Founded
- 2021
Last updated 2026-04-12
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