GhostlyX vs Simple Analytics
Simple Analytics is a clean, privacy-respecting analytics tool from the Netherlands with a genuine free plan (limited to 30 days of history) and a straightforward paid offering. It is honest about privacy, easy to install, and GDPR-compliant by default. GhostlyX also offers a free plan and competes on the feature set, particularly with built-in uptime monitoring, funnel analysis, and spike notifications that Simple Analytics does not include.
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At a glance
| Feature | GhostlyX | Simple 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 | ||
| Session replay | ||
| Heatmaps | ||
| A/B testing | ||
| AI insights | ||
| Server-side tracking | ||
| Shareable dashboards | ||
| Global geo reporting | ||
| MCP server | ||
| Open-source | ||
| Pricing & ownership | ||
| Script size | Under 2 kB | ~3 kB |
| Starting price | Free plan available | Free (limited) / From £15/mo |
| Owned by | Independent | Simple Analytics B.V. (Netherlands, EU) |
| Data location | EU servers | EU servers (Netherlands) |
Why teams switch to GhostlyX
GhostlyX advantages
- Uptime monitoring built in. No separate tool needed.
- Funnel analysis to track conversion paths.
- Traffic spike notifications via email.
- TV mode for office displays.
- Team roles and role-based access control.
- Script under 1.5 kB, lighter than Simple Analytics.
- Built-in session replay and heatmaps.
- A/B testing with Bayesian statistics, no cookies required.
- AI-powered insights and analyst chat included.
- MCP server for AI agent integrations.
Simple Analytics advantages
- Genuine free plan (unlimited pageviews, 30-day history).
- AI-powered analytics assistant included on paid plans.
- Trusted by well-known organisations including Bloomberg and the UK Government.
- EU-based company and servers (Netherlands).
- iOS app for mobile dashboard access.
Common questions
Simple Analytics offers a free plan with unlimited pageviews but limits data history to the most recent 30 days. Paid plans start at £15/mo and extend data retention to three years.
Both tools are cookie-free, store no personal data, and require no consent banner. GhostlyX differentiates with built-in uptime monitoring, funnel analysis, and traffic spike alerts that Simple Analytics does not include.
Yes. Simple Analytics includes an AI assistant on paid plans that lets you ask questions about your traffic in natural language. GhostlyX focuses on a clean, fast dashboard with direct access to your most important metrics.
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