GoatCounter AlternativesWeb Analytics Services and other similar apps like GoatCounter

GoatCounter is described as 'Open source web analytics platform available as a hosted service (free for non-commercial use) or self-hosted app. It aims to offer easy to use and meaningful privacy-friendly web analytics as an alternative to Google Analytics or Matomo' and is a Web Analytics service in the security & privacy category. There are more than 50 alternatives to GoatCounter for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, SaaS, Self-Hosted, Docker and Wordpress apps. The best GoatCounter alternative is Rybbit, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like GoatCounter are Matomo, Google Analytics, Vince and Plausible Analytics.

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  1. Rybbit icon

    Rybbit

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    Rybbit is the modern open source and privacy-friendly alternative to Google Analytics. It takes only a couple of minutes to set up and is super intuitive to use.

    56 Rybbit alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source (AGPL-3.0)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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    • Rybbit is the most popular Web-based, SaaS & Self-Hosted alternative to GoatCounter.

    • Rybbit is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to GoatCounter.

    • Rybbit is Freemium and Open SourceGoatCounter is also Freemium and Open Source
  2. Matomo icon

    Matomo

     223 likes

    GPL-licensed, open-source analytics platform offering self-hosted website tracking, advanced privacy controls, customizable dashboards, real-time insights on traffic sources, keywords, languages, and popular content, with no third-party data sharing or advertising integration.

    167 Matomo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • PHP
    • Cloudron
    • Wordpress
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    • Matomo is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to GoatCounter.

    • Matomo is Freemium and Open SourceGoatCounter is also Freemium and Open Source
  4. Google Analytics icon

    Google Analytics

     277 likes

    Google Analytics provides in-depth insights into website traffic through Advanced Segmentation, Custom Reporting, and Motion Charts. Free for advertisers, publishers, and site owners, it simplifies complex features for better ad targeting, enhanced marketing strategies, and improved website conversions.

    257 Google Analytics alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Comments about Google Analytics as an Alternative to GoatCounter
    Guest
    Negative
    4

    Is opposite of the goatCounter motto "No tracking of personal data. "

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Google Analytics is Free and ProprietaryGoatCounter is Freemium and Open Source
  5. Vince icon

    Vince

     11 likes

    This platform offers a privacy-friendly, self-hosted alternative to Google Analytics, featuring automatic TLS support, event and outbound link tracking, file download monitoring, 404 tracking, and public dashboards. Zero dependencies and unlimited site management make it scalable and easy to use.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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    • Vince is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to GoatCounter.

    • Vince is Free and Open SourceGoatCounter is Freemium and Open Source
  6. Plausible Analytics icon

    Plausible Analytics

     42 likes

    Simplifies web analytics with open-source design prioritizing privacy. Less than 1KB, no cookies, GDPR compliant. Quick insights without complex reports. User data stays private and under control, offering transparent tracking. Lightweight for faster site performance.

    108 Plausible Analytics alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  9. Prisme Analytics icon

    Prisme Analytics

     11 likes

    Prisme Analytics is an Open Source, privacy-focused and progressive analytics service.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source (AGPL-3.0)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  10. Medama icon

    Medama

     7 likes

    Medama Analytics is an open-source project dedicated to providing self-hostable, cookie-free website analytics. With a lightweight tracker of less than 1KB, it aims to offer useful analytics while prioritising user privacy.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    Listing websites
     
  11. Counter icon

    Counter

     22 likes

    Web Analytics made simple and therefore privacy friendly.

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Online
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    Comments about Counter as an Alternative to GoatCounter
    Zeeslag
    Positive
    0

    Free, simple and clean UI.

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    • Counter is Free and Open SourceGoatCounter is Freemium and Open Source
  12. Open Web Analytics icon

    Open Web Analytics

     43 likes

    Open Web Analytics - Web Analytics – Open Source Web Analytics Framework

    The Open Web Analytics (OWA) framework provides a generic set of PHP and HTTP APIs that application developers can use to integrate web analytics into any application. The Framework also has built-in suppor.

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    OWA Dashboard
     
  13. Clockech icon

    Clockech

     4 likes

    Insights, control, and security. The analytics platform for modern websites.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  14. Statcounter icon

    Statcounter

     16 likes

    Independent web analytics specialist Statcounter tracks millions of websites for companies, agencies, bloggers, self-employed, charities and anyone who wants to measure activity on their website, blog or forum.

    125 Statcounter alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    Configurable Summary Stats
     
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