Comparison
Satsu vs Plausible
Plausible pioneered simple, privacy-first analytics and it's a great tool. Satsu shares the cookieless, no-banner philosophy but gives you much more headroom per euro, breaks out AI traffic as its own channel, and bundles SEO, accessibility and uptime — with a free tier that doesn't expire.
Why teams pick Satsu over Plausible
Satsu vs Plausible, side by side
| Feature | Satsu | Plausible |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | €6/mo | $9/mo |
| Volume at entry | 500k events | 10k pageviews |
| Free tier (not a trial) | Yes | No |
| AI-traffic channel | Native | Raw referrer |
| SEO + accessibility audits | Built in | No |
| Uptime monitoring | Built in | No |
| Cookieless · no banner | Yes | Yes |
| Open-source / self-host | No | Yes |
Where Plausible is the better choice
No tool wins on everything. Plausible is genuinely stronger here — if these matter most to you, it may be the better fit.
- Plausible is open-source and self-hostable — a real plus if you want to run it yourself.
- It's a mature, well-established product with a long track record.
- Its script is famously tiny and its UI is beautifully minimal.
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, accessibility & uptime built in
- Free tier, no card, no expiry
Frequently asked questions
Is Satsu cheaper than Plausible?
For the traffic most sites have, yes — Satsu's €6 plan covers 500k events versus roughly 10k pageviews on Plausible's entry plan, and Satsu has a free tier that never expires. Counting differs (events vs pageviews), so compare against your own volume.
Is Satsu open-source like Plausible?
No — Satsu is a hosted product, not self-hostable today. If self-hosting is a hard requirement, Plausible is the better fit; if you want more per euro plus AI traffic and site audits, Satsu is.
Are both GDPR compliant?
Yes. Both are cookieless and store no personal data, so neither needs a consent banner. Satsu is EU-hosted.