AWStats vs Postiz
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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AWStats
Generate statistics from web, streaming, ftp or mail server logfiles
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Postiz
Schedule posts, track the performance of your content, and manage all
| Feature | AWStats | Postiz |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Web Analytics | Web Analytics |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Perl | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 435 | ★ 34,393 |
| First released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Replaces | — | — |
Why pick each one
Choose AWStats if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Written in Perl
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Choose Postiz if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 34.4k GitHub stars
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is AWStats or Postiz better?
Neither is universally better. Postiz has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are AWStats and Postiz free and open-source?
Yes. AWStats is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Postiz under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run AWStats and Postiz with Docker?
AWStats: check the project docs for container support. Postiz: yes.