Countly Community Edition vs Umami
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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Umami
Simple, fast, privacy-focused web analytics
| Feature | Countly Community Edition | Umami |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Web Analytics | Web Analytics |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | JavaScript | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 5,886 | ★ 38,103 |
| First released | 2012 | 2020 |
| 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 Umami better?
Umami 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 Umami free and open-source?
Yes. Countly Community Edition is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Umami under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Countly Community Edition and Umami with Docker?
Countly Community Edition: yes. Umami: yes.