Countly Community Edition vs GoatCounter
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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GoatCounter
Easy and privacy-friendly web analytics
| Feature | Countly Community Edition | GoatCounter |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Web Analytics | Web Analytics |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | EUPL-1.2 |
| Language | JavaScript | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | binary, docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 5,886 | ★ 5,864 |
| First released | 2012 | 2019 |
| 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 GoatCounter better?
Neither is universally better. Countly Community Edition has the larger community, while GoatCounter is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Countly Community Edition and GoatCounter free and open-source?
Yes. Countly Community Edition is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and GoatCounter under EUPL-1.2. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Countly Community Edition and GoatCounter with Docker?
Countly Community Edition: yes. GoatCounter: yes.