Pirsch Analytics

German lightweight open-source analytics (<1KB) with Search Console integration.

Web analytics

Pirsch cloud

Hosting: EU-hosted SaaS Reviewed

German EU-hosted privacy analytics.

FES Scores 9

Pillar	Criterion	Score	Evidence
Easy	Day-one UX Can non-technical staff use it without a project?	5	Tiny script and clear UI. Source
Easy	Operate Admin burden, updates, backups and language coverage.	5	Fully managed cloud. Source
Easy	Integrate SSO, mail/CalDAV, APIs and common NGO connectors.	3	Search Console and event APIs. Source
Fair	Lock-in / exit Can you leave with your data in open formats, at known cost?	3	Rule baseline (rubric_v1): EU SaaS usually allows export, but remapping integrations still costs effort. Source
Fair	Sovereignty EU legal entity, EU hosting, and exposure to extra-EU lawful access?	5	Rule baseline (rubric_v1): EU legal entity + EU-hosted SaaS offering. Source
Fair	Openness Open source or open standards? Are independent implementations possible?	5	Rule baseline (rubric_v1): license classified as open-source family. Source
Secure	IT security Authentication, encryption, patch cadence and independent audit.	4	Minimal footprint. Source
Secure	User security 2FA, roles, phishing resistance and safe defaults.	4	Team seats on paid plans. Source
Secure	Personal data GDPR fit: DPA, residency, sub-processors and Schrems II posture.	5	Cookieless GDPR-friendly design. Source

Indicative scores from public information — how we score.

Hosting: Self-hosted Reviewed

Self-host Pirsch on your EU infrastructure.

FES Scores 9

Pillar	Criterion	Score	Evidence
Easy	Day-one UX Can non-technical staff use it without a project?	4	Same product UX. Source
Easy	Operate Admin burden, updates, backups and language coverage.	2	You patch and back up. Source
Easy	Integrate SSO, mail/CalDAV, APIs and common NGO connectors.	3	Same integration surface. Source
Fair	Lock-in / exit Can you leave with your data in open formats, at known cost?	5	Rule baseline (rubric_v1): self-host + open-source path supports exit with your data. Source
Fair	Sovereignty EU legal entity, EU hosting, and exposure to extra-EU lawful access?	5	Rule baseline (rubric_v1): EU vendor software; you choose EU infrastructure when self-hosting. Source
Fair	Openness Open source or open standards? Are independent implementations possible?	5	Rule baseline (rubric_v1): license classified as open-source family. Source
Secure	IT security Authentication, encryption, patch cadence and independent audit.	4	Depends on your hardening. Source
Secure	User security 2FA, roles, phishing resistance and safe defaults.	3	Your IAM. Source
Secure	Personal data GDPR fit: DPA, residency, sub-processors and Schrems II posture.	5	Data stays with you. Source

Indicative scores from public information — how we score.