Countly Community Edition vs Plausible
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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Plausible
Lightweight, privacy-friendly website analytics
| Feature | Countly Community Edition | Plausible |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Web Analytics | Web Analytics |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | Elixir |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 5,886 | ★ 28,416 |
| 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 Plausible better?
Neither is universally better. Plausible has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Countly Community Edition and Plausible free and open-source?
Yes. Countly Community Edition is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Plausible under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Countly Community Edition and Plausible with Docker?
Countly Community Edition: yes. Plausible: yes.