Why Pulse?
We built Pulse because we were tired of complex, invasive analytics tools. Here is how we stack up against the giants.
Most analytics tools are overkill. They track everything, slow down your site, and require annoying cookie banners. Pulse is different. We focus on the metrics that actually matter—visitors, pageviews, and sources—while respecting user privacy.
Pulse vs. Google Analytics
| Feature | Pulse | Google Analytics 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cookie Banner Required | ||
| GDPR Compliant | Complex | |
| Script Size | < 1 KB | 45 KB+ |
| Data Ownership | Yours | Google's |
| User Privacy | 100% Anonymous | Invasive |
| UI Simplicity | Simple | Complex |
Pulse vs. Plausible
| Feature | Pulse | Plausible |
|---|---|---|
| Cookie Banner Required | ||
| GDPR Compliant | ||
| Script Size | < 1 KB | < 1 KB |
| Data Ownership | Yours | Yours |
| User Privacy | 100% Anonymous | 100% Anonymous |
| UI Simplicity | Simple | Simple |
What about Plausible?
We love Plausible! They paved the way for privacy-friendly analytics. Pulse offers a similar philosophy but with a focus on even deeper integration with the Ciphera ecosystem and more flexible pricing for developers.