AWStats vs Redash
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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Redash
Connect, query, visualize, and share your data
| Feature | AWStats | Redash |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Web Analytics | Web Analytics |
| License | GPL-3.0 | BSD-2-Clause |
| Language | Perl | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 435 | ★ 28,737 |
| First released | 2025 | 2013 |
| Replaces | — | Tableau, Mode Analytics |
Why pick each one
Choose AWStats if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Written in Perl
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Choose Redash if…
- Released under the BSD-2-Clause license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 28.7k GitHub stars
- Written in Python
Frequently asked questions
Is AWStats or Redash better?
Neither is universally better. Redash has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are AWStats and Redash free and open-source?
Yes. AWStats is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Redash under BSD-2-Clause. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run AWStats and Redash with Docker?
AWStats: check the project docs for container support. Redash: yes.