Countly Community Edition vs Fathom Lite
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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Countly Community Edition
Product analytics for web, mobile, and desktop
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Fathom Lite
Simple, open-source website analytics
| Feature | Countly Community Edition | Fathom Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Web Analytics | Web Analytics |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | JavaScript | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | binary, docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 5,886 | ★ 8,013 |
| First released | 2012 | 2018 |
| Replaces | Mixpanel, Firebase Analytics | Google Analytics |
Why pick each one
Choose Countly Community Edition if…
- Mature product analytics
- Strong mobile support
Frequently asked questions
Is Countly Community Edition or Fathom Lite better?
Fathom Lite is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Countly Community Edition if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Countly Community Edition and Fathom Lite free and open-source?
Yes. Countly Community Edition is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Fathom Lite under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Countly Community Edition and Fathom Lite with Docker?
Countly Community Edition: yes. Fathom Lite: yes.