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Ackee vs Offen Fair Web Analytics

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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AC Ackee Self-hosted, privacy-focused analytics tool VS OF Offen Fair Web Analytics Transparent, fair web analytics that respects users
FeatureAckeeOffen Fair Web Analytics
CategoryWeb AnalyticsWeb Analytics
LicenseMITApache-2.0
LanguageJavaScriptJavaScript
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM256 MB256 MB
Deploymentdockerdocker, binary
GitHub stars★ 4,689★ 978
First released20182019
ReplacesGoogle AnalyticsGoogle Analytics

Why pick each one

Choose Ackee if…

  • Lightweight and private
  • Easy to deploy
  • Nice minimal UI
Ackee details

Choose Offen Fair Web Analytics if…

  • Exceptionally privacy-respecting
  • Builds visitor trust
Offen Fair Web Analytics details

Frequently asked questions

Is Ackee or Offen Fair Web Analytics better?

Ackee is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Offen Fair Web Analytics if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Ackee and Offen Fair Web Analytics free and open-source?

Yes. Ackee is licensed under MIT and Offen Fair Web Analytics under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Ackee and Offen Fair Web Analytics with Docker?

Ackee: yes. Offen Fair Web Analytics: yes.

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