Ackee vs Swetrix

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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FeatureAckeeSwetrix
CategoryWeb AnalyticsWeb Analytics
LicenseMITAGPL-3.0
LanguageJavaScriptTypeScript
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM256 MB512 MB
Deploymentdockerdocker
GitHub stars★ 4,689★ 1,112
First released20182021
ReplacesGoogle AnalyticsGoogle Analytics

Why pick each one

Choose Ackee if…

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

Choose Swetrix if…

  • No cookie banner needed
  • Detailed flow reports
Swetrix details

Frequently asked questions

Is Ackee or Swetrix better?

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

Are Ackee and Swetrix free and open-source?

Yes. Ackee is licensed under MIT and Swetrix under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Ackee and Swetrix with Docker?

Ackee: yes. Swetrix: yes.

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