GhostMetrics gives you real-time visitor analytics, engagement scoring, and conversion funnels — without cookies, consent banners, or personal data collection.
Privacy, features, and pricing side by side
| Feature | GhostMetrics | Google Analytics | Plausible | Fathom | Umami |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99/mo | Free (you pay with data) | From $9/mo | From $14/mo | Free (self-hosted) |
| Script Size | <1KB | 90KB+ | ~1KB | ~2KB | ~2KB |
| Cookies | None | Yes (multiple) | None | None | None |
| Consent Banner Needed | No | Yes (EU) | No | No | No |
| Personal Data | None collected | Extensive tracking | None | None | None |
| Real-time Visitors | Yes (live detail) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engagement Scoring | Yes | Limited | No | No | No |
| Conversion Funnels | Yes | Yes | Yes (paid) | No | No |
| Performance Vitals | Yes (Core Web) | Separate tool | No | No | No |
| Dashboard Tabs | 11 tabs | Many (complex) | 1 page | 1 page | Several |
| Cross-tab Filtering | Yes | Yes | Basic | Basic | Basic |
| CSV Export | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-site | Yes | Yes | Yes (per site pricing) | Yes (per site pricing) | Yes |
| Self-hosting Required | No | No | No (optional) | No | Yes |
| Setup Complexity | 1 line of code | Complex (GA4) | 1 line | 1 line | Server setup |
| Free Trial | 30 days | N/A (free) | 30 days | 7 days | N/A (free) |
GhostMetrics loads in under 1KB. Google Analytics loads 90KB+ of JavaScript, slowing your site and hurting Core Web Vitals scores.
GhostMetrics uses zero cookies. Stop annoying your visitors with GDPR consent popups that reduce engagement.
Google uses your visitor data for ad targeting. GhostMetrics collects no personal information and shares nothing with third parties.
See exactly who's on your site right now. No data sampling, no 24-48 hour delays, no thresholds that hide your data.
Monitor Core Web Vitals (LCP, FID, CLS) alongside your analytics. No separate PageSpeed Insights needed.
11 focused tabs vs GA4's labyrinth of reports. Everything you need, nothing you don't. Setup takes 60 seconds.
Every kilobyte matters. A smaller analytics script means faster page loads, better SEO rankings, and happier users.
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