Analytics, Captcha, Feedback
in One Script
Add privacy-first analytics, bot protection, and feedback with one script and one dashboard. Start free. Upgrade only when you hit limits.
Privacy First
PrivateStater does not use cookies, store raw IPs, or fingerprint visitors.
3-in-1
One script, one dashboard. Fewer vendors, fewer invoices.
Free to Use
All features are included for free. Paid plans only increase usage limits.
What I Offer
Three features. One script. One dashboard.
Analytics
See traffic, devices, and clicks without tracking individuals.
- Real-time traffic
- Browser & device breakdown
- Click & event tracking
Captcha
Stop bots and form spam. Only successful challenges count toward limits.
- Puzzle challenge
- Proof of Work (PoW)
- Only successful checks count
Feedback
Collect feedback with screenshots and logs with a widget you can style.
- Star rating, text, and email
- Screenshots, browser, language, page, logs
- Themeable and customizable
Why Choose PrivateStater?
Simple setup, privacy-first by design, and pricing that stays reasonable.
Easy to Use
Setup takes minutes. If you get stuck, email me. I'll help you fix it or set it up for you.
No Cookies Required
Your visitors' privacy matters too. No cookies means PrivateStater doesn't trigger cookie banners.
Everything in One Place
Replace separate tools. Add one script and manage everything in one dashboard.
Free Version is Enough
The free tier includes every feature. Upgrade only when you need higher limits.
Comparison with Other Products
See how PrivateStater differs from what you're currently using.
| Product | Price (Monthly) | Cookies | GDPR Compliance | Primary Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PrivateStater | Free (unlimited) | No | Compliant | All sizes |
| Google Analytics 4 | Free | Yes | Warning | SMB |
| Mixpanel | $0~ (1M events free) | Yes | Compliant | Product teams |
| Plausible | $9~ | No | Compliant | Personal/SMB |
| Simple Analytics | $0~ | No | Compliant | Personal/SMB |
| Fathom | $15~ | No | Compliant | Agencies/Personal |
| PostHog | $0~ (1M events free) | Yes | Compliant | Developers/Product teams |
| Product | Price (Monthly) | Cookies | GDPR Compliance | Verification Method | Primary Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PrivateStater | $0~ (20K free) | No | Compliant | Puzzle + PoW | All sizes |
| reCAPTCHA Essentials | Free (10K) | Yes | Warning | Behavioral analysis + Puzzle | Personal/SMB |
| reCAPTCHA Standard | $8~ (10K free) | Yes | Warning | Behavioral analysis + Puzzle | SMB/Business |
| reCAPTCHA Enterprise | $8~ (10K free) | Yes | Warning | Behavioral analysis + Puzzle | Enterprise |
| hCaptcha | $0~ | Yes | Warning | Image recognition | Personal/SMB |
| Friendly Captcha | €9~ | No | Compliant | PoW | Personal/Business |
| ALTCHA | $0~ (OSS) | No | Compliant | PoW | All sizes |
| Cloudflare Turnstile | Free | Yes | Compliant | Invisible | All sizes |
| MTCaptcha | $0~ (10K free) | Yes | Compliant | Text-based | Basic security |
| Product | Price (Monthly) | Screenshot | Language Support | Primary Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PrivateStater | $0~ (20 free) | Yes (annotation) | Multilingual | All sizes |
| Userback | $0~ | Yes (annotation) | Multilingual | Product teams |
| Usersnap | €0~ | Yes | Multilingual | Product/Design teams |
| Appzi | $0~ | Yes | 10+ | SMB |
| Marker.io | $39~ | Yes (annotation) | Multilingual | Dev teams |
This table may be out of date. If something looks wrong, email me and I'll fix it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions? Email me below.
What's included in the free tier?
Everything is included. Only limits change. Analytics is unlimited. Captcha includes 20,000 verifications/month, and Feedback includes 20 responses/month. Only successful captcha checks count toward the limit.
How do you maintain the service at such a low price?
PrivateStater is run solo, and the infrastructure is simple. No office, no payroll, just servers and email.
Do I need cookie consent banners?
No. PrivateStater doesn't use cookies, so you don't need to show cookie consent popups for this service.
What's the biggest advantage compared to other services?
Privacy, simple pricing, and a dashboard that stays out of your way. PrivateStater avoids cookies and fingerprinting, and it's simpler and cheaper than most enterprise analytics tools.
Is it GDPR compliant?
PrivateStater is built to reduce GDPR headaches, but I can't give legal advice. GDPR isn't a certification. PrivateStater avoids cookies and collects minimal data, which can help, but you should verify requirements for your use case.