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Glances vs Pirsch Analytics
A side-by-side editorial comparison of Glances and Pirsch Analytics — release velocity, themes, recent moves, and the top alternatives to consider.
Glances vs Pirsch Analytics: at a glance
| Feature | Glances | Pirsch Analytics |
|---|---|---|
| Sector | Analytics | Analytics |
| Velocity score | 5.0 | 3.8 |
| Sparks · 30d | 0 | 0 |
| Top themes | system monitoring, security fixes, major version, rest api | privacy analytics, bot filtering, maintenance, dashboards |
| Last editorial update | 25m ago | 6mo ago |
| Website | Visit → | — |
What is Glances?
Glances 4.5.9 closes out the 4.x line as a 5.0 beta opens for testing.
Glances 4.5.9 replaces the python-jose library, which carried a CVE, with PyJWT and updates every dependency. The notes say it is the last 4.x release and point users to a Glances 5.0.0 beta on Test PyPI and a dev Docker image. Most 4.5 releases this year were security and correctness fixes.
What is Pirsch Analytics?
Pirsch ships a tight maintenance cadence — bot filtering, dashboard polish, and dependency hygiene.
Pirsch is releasing every few days with very small payloads. The April cluster centers on bot detection — improved filters in 2.14.10 and 2.14.12, plus a referrer-parameter bot fix in 2.14.11. March added dashboard creation settings, an option to hide the UTM panel, expiration times on access links, and a referrer blacklist update. Earlier in February, email reports gained a start date and the Fathom Analytics importer was updated.
Glances vs Pirsch Analytics: editorial side-by-side
Glances
5.0ANALYTICS
Glances 4.5.9 closes out the 4.x line as a 5.0 beta opens for testing.
◆ Current state
Glances 4.5.9 replaces the python-jose library, which carried a CVE, with PyJWT and updates every dependency. The notes say it is the last 4.x release and point users to a Glances 5.0.0 beta on Test PyPI and a dev Docker image. Most 4.5 releases this year were security and correctness fixes.
◆ Where it's heading
After a year of CVE patches and alert correctness work on 4.5, the project is ending the 4.x line and moving to 5.0. The feed does not yet describe what changes in 5.0.
◆ Prediction
Expect further 5.0 betas and then a 5.0.0 release; whether it changes the plugin model, web UI or API is not visible in these entries.
Pirsch Analytics
3.8ANALYTICS
Pirsch ships a tight maintenance cadence — bot filtering, dashboard polish, and dependency hygiene.
◆ Current state
Pirsch is releasing every few days with very small payloads. The April cluster centers on bot detection — improved filters in 2.14.10 and 2.14.12, plus a referrer-parameter bot fix in 2.14.11. March added dashboard creation settings, an option to hide the UTM panel, expiration times on access links, and a referrer blacklist update. Earlier in February, email reports gained a start date and the Fathom Analytics importer was updated.
◆ Where it's heading
Pirsch is in steady operational mode — defending against bots, polishing dashboard surfaces, and keeping dependencies current. The Fathom importer updates and email-report work are the only signs of growth-oriented investment; otherwise the cadence is custodial. The product feels like it's competing on reliability and privacy rather than feature surface.
◆ Prediction
Expect bot-filter work to continue (this is an arms race for any analytics provider) and the Fathom importer to keep getting attention as Fathom users churn. Larger directional moves aren't visible in the feed; the next signal would be a real new product surface — funnels v2, server-side eventing, or an AI insights panel.
Alternatives to Glances and Pirsch Analytics
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Recent activity from Glances and Pirsch Analytics
Latest ship moves from both products, interleaved chronologically. ⚡ = editorial spark.
- 2d agoGlancesGlances 4.5.9
- 29d agoGlancesGlances 4.5.8
- 29d agoGlancesPre-cutover tag before the v4 migration
- 1mo agoGlancesGlances 4.5.7 fixes dozens of wrong or silent alerts
- 3mo agoGlancesCredential leak via URL values in /api/4/config
- 4mo agoGlancesContainer API latency, ARM GPU monitoring, AMP command-execution fix
- 6mo agoPirsch Analyticsv2.14.12: improved bot filters
- 6mo agoPirsch Analyticsv2.14.11: fix bot filtering by referrer parameter
- 6mo agoPirsch Analyticsv2.14.10: bot filter improvements and graph fix
- 8mo agoPirsch Analyticsv2.14.9: referrer blacklist update
- 8mo agoPirsch Analyticsv2.14.8: fix account deletion with pinned dashboards
- 8mo agoPirsch Analyticsv2.14.7: dashboard settings, UTM panel toggle, link expiration
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Glances and Pirsch Analytics?
They serve adjacent needs but don't currently overlap on shipped themes. Glances is currently shipping more aggressively (velocity 5.0 vs 3.8), with 0 editorial sparks in the last 30 days against 0. See the at-a-glance table above for a side-by-side breakdown of velocity, recent sparks, and editorial themes.
Is Glances better than Pirsch Analytics?
Sparkpulse doesn't pick a winner — we score release velocity, not feature parity. Glances is currently shipping more aggressively (velocity 5.0 vs 3.8), with 0 editorial sparks in the last 30 days against 0. For your specific use case, the alternatives sections above list other Analytics products to evaluate alongside.
What are the best alternatives to Glances?
Top Glances alternatives in Analytics are ranked by recent ship velocity. Browse the "Glances alternatives" section above for the current picks, or visit /alternatives/glances for the full list with editorial commentary on each.
What are the best alternatives to Pirsch Analytics?
Top Pirsch Analytics alternatives in Analytics are ranked by recent ship velocity. Browse the "Pirsch Analytics alternatives" section above for the current picks, or visit /alternatives/pirsch for the full list with editorial commentary on each.