Abby vs Umami
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted web analytics options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
Not the right match-up?
| Feature | Abby | Umami |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Web Analytics | Web Analytics |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 167 | ★ 38,103 |
| First released | 2023 | 2020 |
| Replaces | LaunchDarkly, Optimizely | Google Analytics |
Why pick each one
Choose Abby if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in TypeScript
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Abby or Umami better?
Umami is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Abby if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Abby and Umami free and open-source?
Yes. Abby is licensed under MIT and Umami under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Abby and Umami with Docker?
Abby: yes. Umami: yes.