Pirsch vs Simple Analytics
Both are in Web analytics. Here is how their plans, prices and features compare, taken from each vendor's own site.
The main differences
- Pirsch's cheapest paid plan is $6/mo, against $20/mo for Simple Analytics.
- Simple Analytics has a free plan; Pirsch does not.
- Fees: Pirsch At 10,000 monthly page views; rises with page views, Custom quote; Simple Analytics Custom pricing.
| Pirsch | Simple Analytics | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | from $6/mo | Free plan · from $20/mo |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Plans | Standard ($6/mo); Plus ($12/mo); Enterprise () | Free ($0); Self-serve ($20/mo); Enterprise () |
| Fees | At 10,000 monthly page views; rises with page views; Custom quote | Custom pricing |
| Best for | Not stated | Not stated |
| Key features | Events and conversion goals; Session analysis; Built-in URL shortener; RESTful API and SDKs | One-page dashboard with no configuration; No cookies, no consent banners, no personal data; EU-hosted and compliant by design; API and BI access (Enterprise) |
| Checked on | 2026-10-03 | 2026-10-02 |
Prices change; confirm on the vendor's site before you buy. Full details and sources are on each tool's page.
Pirsch
- 30-day free trial with no credit card
- Unlimited members and unlimited data retention
- Unlimited websites on Plus
Trade-offs
- Price rises with monthly page views; $6 and $12 are for 10,000
- Standard is limited to 50 websites
- Funnels, A/B testing and teams need Plus
Simple Analytics
- Free plan for hobby sites
- No cookies or consent banners
- Annual billing gives 2 months free
Trade-offs
- The free plan keeps only the latest month of data and requires a badge
- Each extra user costs $20 a month
- Paid pricing depends on estimated monthly pageviews