Clicky is known for real-time, per-visitor tracking — you can watch individual sessions as they happen. Orbit reports aggregated traffic patterns instead, which is generally the better fit if individual visitor tracking isn't something you actually need.
| Feature | Orbit | Clicky |
|---|---|---|
| Individual visitor tracking | No, aggregated only | Yes, real-time per-visitor |
| Cookies required | No cookies | Typically yes |
| Multi-site dashboard | Combined Boards view | Per-site dashboards |
| Session recording | Included | Not available |
If watching individual visitor sessions in real time is genuinely useful to your workflow, Clicky offers that directly. For most teams, Orbit's aggregated view plus optional session recordings covers the same underlying question with less noise.
Clicky shows real-time, session-by-session visitor activity, which typically relies on cookies to track return visits. Orbit reports aggregated numbers without cookies or individual visitor tracking.
Because Clicky's core feature is per-visitor tracking, it generally needs a cookie consent banner in the EU. Orbit doesn't track individuals or use cookies, so no banner is needed.
Clicky has a free tier limited to one site with basic features, then paid plans by pageview volume. Orbit's free tier covers one site with full history for 90 days.