Flowsery vs Simple Analytics
Two privacy-first European analytics platforms compared for 2026.
Last updated: April 2026
TL;DR
Simple Analytics is an EU-based (Netherlands) privacy-first analytics platform with a strong focus on GDPR compliance and data minimalism. They offer a free plan with unlimited pageviews but limited to 5 sites and 1 month of data history. Paid plans start at β¬15/month with up to 3-year retention and event tracking. Flowsery also prioritizes privacy and offers a free tier with 5k events/month but includes 6 months of data retention, real-time dashboards, and goal tracking. Flowsery adds funnel analysis and full API access on Pro plans. Choose Simple Analytics if you want unlimited pageviews on the free plan and EU data residency is a priority. Choose Flowsery if you need longer data retention on free, funnel analysis, and API access.
Feature Comparison
Feature | Flowsery | Simple Analytics |
|---|---|---|
Privacy Compliance | GDPR, CCPA, PECR compliant β no cookies | 100% GDPR compliant β no cookies, no personal data |
Free Tier | Yes β up to 5k events/month, 6 months retention | Yes β unlimited pageviews, 5 sites, 1 month retention |
Goal Tracking | Built-in with conversion funnels | Goals and trendlines on paid plans |
Funnel Analysis | Yes β multi-step funnels included | No β not available |
Custom Events | Yes β included in Pro plan | Yes β on Simple plan and above |
REST API | Full API access on Pro plan | API access on paid plans |
Self-Hosting | Cloud-hosted only | Cloud-hosted only |
Script Size | < 1 KB | ~ 6 KB |
Real-Time Dashboard | Yes β live visitor view | Yes β live visitor view |
Where Flowsery Wins
Funnel Analysis
Flowsery includes multi-step funnel analysis to visualize user journeys through conversion paths. Simple Analytics does not offer funnel tracking at any price point.
Longer Free Tier Retention
Flowsery's free plan retains data for 6 months. Simple Analytics' free plan only keeps 1 month of history, meaning you lose visibility into trends beyond 30 days.
Lighter Script
Flowsery's tracking script is under 1 KB compared to Simple Analytics' approximately 6 KB script. A lighter script means less impact on page load times and Core Web Vitals.
Built-in Goal Tracking on Free
Flowsery includes goal tracking and conversion metrics on the free plan. Simple Analytics reserves goals and event tracking for paid plans starting at β¬15/month.
Where Simple Analytics Wins
Unlimited Pageviews on Free
Simple Analytics' free plan has no pageview limit β you get unlimited pageviews across 5 sites. Flowsery's free plan caps at 5,000 events per month.
EU Data Residency
Simple Analytics is based in the Netherlands and stores all data in the EU. For organizations that require guaranteed EU data residency for regulatory compliance, this is a clear advantage.
Ad-Blocker Bypass
Simple Analytics offers a built-in ad-blocker bypass on Team plans, allowing you to capture analytics data even from visitors using ad blockers. This can significantly improve data accuracy.
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Need funnel analysis and conversion path tracking
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Want 6 months of data retention on the free plan
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Prefer the lightest possible tracking script (< 1 KB)
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Want goal tracking and API access as you scale
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Need unlimited pageviews on a free plan
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Require guaranteed EU data residency (Netherlands)
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Want ad-blocker bypass for more accurate data
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Prefer a platform with strong EU regulatory alignment
Frequently Asked Questions
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Privacy-first analytics with funnel tracking, goal conversion, and 6 months of data retention. Free for up to 5k events/month.