Counterscale 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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FeatureCounterscaleSwetrix
CategoryWeb AnalyticsWeb Analytics
LicenseMITAGPL-3.0
LanguageTypeScriptTypeScript
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM64 MB512 MB
Deploymentone-click, sourcedocker
GitHub stars★ 2,113★ 1,112
First released20242021
ReplacesGoogle AnalyticsGoogle Analytics

Why pick each one

Choose Counterscale if…

  • Almost free to run
  • Very easy deployment
Counterscale details

Choose Swetrix if…

  • No cookie banner needed
  • Detailed flow reports
Swetrix details

Frequently asked questions

Is Counterscale or Swetrix better?

Counterscale 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 Counterscale and Swetrix free and open-source?

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

Can I run Counterscale and Swetrix with Docker?

Counterscale: check the project docs for container support. Swetrix: yes.

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