BYOViral vs Clicky
Both pioneered real-time analytics. One went the cookieless privacy route with a free plan and public Traffic Proof Badges. The other stayed cookie-based and paid. Here is how they compare in 2026.
The 30-second summary
BYOViral — cookieless real-time analytics, free plan with 100 visitor logs per site, 30+ SEO tools included, public Traffic Proof Badge, no GDPR banner needed.
Clicky — the original real-time-pioneer. Strong UI, granular per-visitor tracking. Cookie-based by default. Free plan with strict limits; paid from $9.99/mo. Requires cookie banner in EU/UK for analytics consent.
| Feature | BYOViral | Clicky |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | 100 visitor logs/site, no credit card | Limited free tier (1 site, 3,000 pageviews/day) |
| Cookieless by default | Yes | No (cookie-based; cookieless mode is opt-in) |
| GDPR banner required | No | Yes (unless cookieless mode enabled) |
| Real-time pageviews | Sub-second | Yes (their original differentiator) |
| Per-visitor breakdown | Per-session, cookieless fingerprint | Per-individual-visitor with cookies |
| Public Traffic Proof Badge | Yes (optional) | No |
| Network-wide Global Stats | Yes (proprietary data) | No |
| SEO tools included | 30+ on the free plan | No |
| Heatmaps | No | Yes (paid tier) |
| Paid tier | Premium $5/mo, Ultra $9/mo (USD) | From $9.99/mo |
When BYOViral is the better choice
You want a free plan with real-time visibility and zero cookie banner. You like the idea of a public Traffic Proof Badge for credibility. You want SEO tools bundled in. You do not need heatmaps or cookie-based cross-session visitor identity.
When Clicky is the better choice
You are already running Clicky and your existing reports work. You want heatmaps in the same dashboard. You are outside the EU/UK and cookie consent is not a friction point. You value Clicky's granular per-individual-visitor view.