Ackee vs Counterscale
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted web analytics options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Ackee
Self-hosted, privacy-focused analytics tool
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Counterscale
Scalable web analytics that runs on Cloudflare Workers
| Feature | Ackee | Counterscale |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Web Analytics | Web Analytics |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | JavaScript | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | docker | one-click, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 4,689 | ★ 2,113 |
| First released | 2018 | 2024 |
| Replaces | Google Analytics | Google Analytics |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Ackee or Counterscale better?
Neither is universally better. Ackee has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Ackee and Counterscale free and open-source?
Yes. Ackee is licensed under MIT and Counterscale under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Ackee and Counterscale with Docker?
Ackee: yes. Counterscale: check the project docs for container support.