Comparison
Satsu vs Simple Analytics
Simple Analytics and Satsu share the cookieless, privacy-first foundation. The sharpest difference is the word 'AI': Simple Analytics' AI feature is a chat assistant for querying your data, while Satsu actually tracks AI-assistant referral traffic as its own channel. Satsu also adds uptime monitoring and SEO and accessibility audits (Pro and Business).
Why teams pick Satsu over Simple Analytics
Satsu vs Simple Analytics, side by side
| Feature | Satsu | Simple Analytics |
|---|---|---|
| AI referral traffic as a channel | Yes | No |
| "AI" feature | Traffic channel | Chat-with-data assistant |
| SEO + accessibility audits | Pro and Business | No |
| Uptime monitoring | Every plan | No |
| Entry price (paid) | €6/mo | €20/mo (100k pageviews) |
| Free tier (not a trial) | Yes (3 months of history) | Yes (hobby plan, 1 month of history) |
| Cookieless | Yes | Yes |
Simple Analytics details checked 5 Nov 2026. Sources: Simple Analytics pricing, Simple Analytics AI.
Where Simple Analytics is the better choice
No tool wins on everything. Simple Analytics is genuinely stronger here — if these matter most to you, it may be the better fit.
- Simple Analytics has a clean, focused product and a strong privacy stance.
- Its chat-with-your-data assistant is genuinely handy for quick questions.
- It's an established, EU-based tool.
The honest summary: if you want cookieless analytics with no consent banner, AI traffic as its own channel, and SEO, accessibility and uptime in one privacy-first place — with a free tier that never expires — Satsu is built for you.
- Cookieless — no consent banner
- AI-assistant traffic as its own channel
- SEO and accessibility audits on Pro and Business, uptime on every plan
- Free tier, no card, no expiry
Frequently asked questions
Does Simple Analytics track AI traffic?
We found no AI referral channel. Its AI feature is an opt-in chat assistant for querying your analytics. Satsu classifies referrals from ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude and Gemini into a dedicated AI traffic channel.