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Want Countly's product analytics without add-on bundles? Pieowl puts funnels, retention, cohorts, session replay and AI answers on every plan, with clear prices and a 14-day free trial.
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Pieowl vs Countly: which is right for you?
Pieowl if…
- 1Teams that want analytics only, without push or crash tools
- 2Startups that want clear per-event prices with nothing held back
- 3Web products and React Native apps
Countly if…
- 1Mobile apps that want push notifications and crash reporting in the same tool
- 2Teams that need remote config, in-app messaging and surveys
- 3Enterprises that need SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO 27001
Both offer product analytics. Countly can also be self-hosted and adds engagement and crash tools. Pieowl is cloud only and focuses on analytics with simpler pricing.
Why consider Pieowl over Countly?
Countly is an analytics and engagement platform. Beyond analytics, it offers crash reporting, push notifications, surveys, A/B testing, remote config and in-app messaging. It has 10 SDKs, including Unity, C++ and Windows, and holds SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO 27001 certifications. For mobile teams that want all of that in one place, it is a strong choice.
That breadth is split into bundles. On Countly Flex, Advanced Analytics is included, while funnels, retention and flows sit in the Intelligence add-on, and push, A/B testing and surveys sit in the Adaptivity add-on. Flex starts at $175/month. Self-hosting with every feature means Countly Enterprise, which is priced by sales.
Pieowl is focused on analytics. You get events, funnels, retention, cohorts, user profiles, session replay, revenue tracking and an MCP server, so your own AI assistant can answer questions about your data. Every feature is on every plan, and you only pay for events: $9/month for 10K events, $19/month for 100K and $69/month for 1M on Starter.
Hosting differs too. Pieowl is cloud only, hosted in the EU, and has no self-hosted option. Countly can be self-hosted: Lite is free under a non-commercial license, and Enterprise is the paid self-hosted edition for business use.
Key differences at a glance
How Pieowl and Countly compare on key factors. Checked October 2026.
| Feature | Pieowl | Countly |
|---|---|---|
| Key differences | ||
| Pricing model | Per event, from $9/mo (10K events) | Flex from $175/month, usage-based |
| Self-hosting | No (cloud only) | Lite edition, non-commercial license |
| Funnels and retention | Every plan | Intelligence add-on on Flex |
| Push notifications | No | Yes |
| Crash reporting | No | Yes |
| Core analytics | ||
| Page views and sessions | Yes | Yes |
| Custom events | Yes | Yes |
| User profiles | Yes | Yes |
| Realtime view | Yes | Yes |
| Custom dashboards | Yes | Yes |
| Alerts | Slack and Discord | Yes |
| Product analytics | ||
| FunnelsCountly Flex: Intelligence add-on | Yes | Yes |
| RetentionCountly Flex: Intelligence add-on | Yes | Yes |
| Cohorts | Yes | Yes |
| User flowsPieowl uses a Sankey chart. Countly Flex: Intelligence add-on. | Yes | Yes |
| Session replay | Yes | Not listed |
| AI answersCountly Flex: Intelligence add-on | Via your AI assistant (MCP) | AI insights |
| Engagement features | ||
| Push messages to app users | No | Yes |
| In-app messaging | No | Yes |
| Surveys and feedback | No | Yes |
| Remote config | No | Yes |
| A/B testingCountly Flex: Adaptivity add-on | No | Yes |
| Debugging | ||
| Crash and error reporting | No | Yes |
| Privacy and security | ||
| No cookies | Yes | Not listed |
| Compliance toolsCountly has a Compliance Hub | No | Yes |
| Data export | API, S3 or Google Cloud Storage | Yes |
| SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO 27001 | No | Yes |
| Integrations and SDKs | ||
| JavaScript/web SDK | Yes | Yes |
| React Native SDK | Yes | Not listed |
| Native iOS and Android SDKs | No | Yes |
| Flutter SDK | No | Yes |
| Unity SDK | No | Yes |
| C++ and Windows SDKs | No | Yes |
| Node.js SDK | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
Technical comparison
For developers, here is the technical breakdown.
| Feature | Pieowl | Countly |
|---|---|---|
| Web script sizePieowl's replay add-on loads only if you turn replay on. | About 3 KB gzipped | Not compared |
| PlatformsCountly has more native SDKs. Pieowl has no native iOS, Android, Flutter or Unity SDK. |
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| Free self-hostingCountly Enterprise is the paid self-hosted edition for business use. | No (cloud only) | Lite: AGPL-3.0 with a modified Section 7, non-commercial |
| Database | ClickHouse | MongoDB |
| Certifications | None | SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018 |
Pricing comparison
Pieowl charges per event with every feature included. Countly sells capability bundles. Countly prices checked October 2026.
Pieowl
Pay per event. Every feature on every plan.- 14-day free trial, no card needed.
- Starter: from $9/month for 10K events, $19 for 100K and $69 for 1M.
- Growth: twice the Starter price, for up to 30 sites and 30 team members.
- Over 10M events a month: talk to us.
- Pay yearly and get 2 months free.
- Paid plans come with a 14-day money-back guarantee.
Countly
Usage-based, with add-on bundles- Flex: starts at $175/month on a managed private cloud, with a 14-day free trial.
- Advanced Analytics is included.
- Adaptivity (push, A/B testing, surveys, remote config) and Intelligence (funnels, retention, flows, crashes, AI insights) are add-ons.
- Enterprise: custom pricing, self-hosted, all features.
- Lite: free and self-hosted, under a non-commercial license.
Moving from Countly to Pieowl
Moving your analytics is straightforward. If you use Countly's push, crash or remote config features, plan separate tools for those.
- 01Install the Pieowl SDK
Add the Pieowl script or @pieowl/web to your site, @pieowl/react-native to your app, or @pieowl/sdk on your server.
- 02Map events and properties
Where you record a Countly event, call pieowl.track('event_name', { ...properties }) instead. Keep your event names.
- 03Identify users
Call pieowl.identify({ profileId, ...traits }) after login to link events to user profiles.
- 04Recreate funnels and cohorts
Set up your funnels, retention charts and cohorts. Or ask your AI assistant to run them for you over MCP.
- 05Plan for feature gaps
If you use Countly's push notifications, crash reporting, surveys or remote config, you'll need separate tools for those.
Effort: Moderate
Estimated time: 1-4 hours depending on feature usageSDK compatibility
Both track named events with properties and identify users.Historical data
Pieowl has no Countly importer. You can script an import with Pieowl's bulk import API, but most teams run both tools for a while and keep Countly for history.
Where Pieowl is a better fit than Countly
Pick Pieowl when you want analytics without bundles, add-ons or a large platform.
Teams that want simple, low prices
Pieowl is $9/month for 10K events, $19/month for 100K and $69/month for 1M on Starter, with every feature included. Countly Flex starts at $175/month.
Funnels and retention without add-ons
On Pieowl, funnels, retention, cohorts and replay are on every plan. On Countly Flex, funnels and retention are part of an add-on.
Analytics-only needs
If you don't need push, crash reporting or remote config, Pieowl gives you a smaller, simpler tool.
Teams without an analyst
Connect Claude, Cursor or another AI assistant over MCP and ask about your data in plain English.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about switching from Countly to Pieowl. Countly details checked October 2026.
Can I use Countly for free?
Countly Lite is free and self-hosted, but it uses a non-commercial license (AGPL-3.0 with a modified Section 7). For business use, Countly offers Flex (from $175/month) or Enterprise (custom pricing).
How much does Pieowl cost?
Every plan starts with a 14-day free trial, no card needed. Starter is $9/month for 10K events, $19 for 100K and $69 for 1M. Growth is twice the Starter price and covers up to 30 sites and 30 team members. Yearly billing gives you 2 months free, and paid plans have a 14-day money-back guarantee.
Does Pieowl have push notifications like Countly?
No. Countly includes push notifications, surveys, in-app messaging and remote config. Pieowl focuses on analytics, so you'd use a separate push tool.
Does Pieowl have crash reporting?
No. Countly includes crash and error reporting. With Pieowl, you'd use a separate crash reporting tool.
Can I self-host Pieowl?
No. Pieowl is cloud only, hosted in the EU. Countly can be self-hosted: Lite installs with a script on Ubuntu or CentOS, or with Docker, and uses MongoDB.
Which has better mobile SDK support?
Countly. It has native iOS, Android, Flutter, Unity, C++ and Windows SDKs. Pieowl has React Native, web and server SDKs, plus an HTTP API.
Is Countly better for enterprise?
For strict compliance needs, often yes. Countly holds SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO 27001 certifications, and Enterprise includes an SLA and a dedicated success manager. Pieowl has no certifications and no SSO.
Can I import my Countly data?
Not directly. Pieowl has no Countly importer. You can script an import with the bulk import API, or keep Countly for history and start fresh.
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