Comparison
Cool Analytics vs Pirsch
Cookieless analytics from Germany with server-side SDKs. Here's how Pirsch stacks up against Cool Analytics, honestly — including when it's the better pick.
The short version
Pick Cool Analytics if you want cookieless analytics you can read at a glance — a live map, every visitor's journey and plain-English insights — from $3/mo. Pick Pirsch if you need server-side tracking without a client script.
Feature comparison
| Cool Analytics | Pirsch | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | From $3/mo (10k events) | From $6/mo (10k pageviews) |
| Free tier | 7-day free trial | No (30-day trial) |
| Cookies / consent banner | No cookies, no consent banner needed | No cookies |
| Script size | ~3 KB | Small |
| Realtime view | ||
| Per-visitor journeys | ||
| Plain-English insights | ||
| Custom events & revenue | ||
| Self-hosting | Enterprise only | |
| Data retention | 1–5 years, by plan | Depends on plan |
Price at your traffic
Monthly price at the same volume. Pirsch counts pageviews or events depending on plan; Cool Analytics counts events (pageviews plus custom events).
| Monthly traffic | Cool Analytics | Pirsch |
|---|---|---|
| 10k | $3/mo | $6/mo |
Where Pirsch is strong
- EU-based.
- Server-side tracking SDKs.
- Fair pricing.
Where it falls short
- Twice our entry price.
- No per-visitor journeys or live map.
Why people switch to Cool Analytics
- 10k events for $3/mo instead of $6.
- Per-visitor journeys and a live world map.
When Pirsch is the better choice
- You need server-side tracking without a client script.
- EU-only hosting is a requirement.
We don't do funnels, heatmaps, session replay, A/B tests or self-hosting. If you need those, a broader tool is a better fit.
Switching takes a minute
Add one line to your site's <head>, run both tools side by side for a few days if you like, then remove the old one. Step-by-step guides: Next.js, WordPress, Shopify, Webflow and more.
FAQ
Are Pirsch and Cool Analytics both cookieless?
Yes.
Last checked 2026-10-11. Pirsch details from pirsch.io; prices change, so check their site before deciding. Looking for more options? See the best Pirsch alternatives.
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