Fathom Lite vs Counter.dev Selfhost
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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Fathom Lite
Simple, open-source website analytics
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Counter.dev Selfhost
Minimalist privacy-respecting web analytics
| Feature | Fathom Lite | Counter.dev Selfhost |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Web Analytics | Web Analytics |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Go | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | binary, docker | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 8,013 | ★ 1,007 |
| First released | 2018 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Google Analytics | Google Analytics |
Why pick each one
Choose Counter.dev Selfhost if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (1k GitHub stars)
Frequently asked questions
Is Fathom Lite or Counter.dev Selfhost better?
Neither is universally better. Fathom Lite has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Fathom Lite and Counter.dev Selfhost free and open-source?
Yes. Fathom Lite is licensed under MIT and Counter.dev Selfhost under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Fathom Lite and Counter.dev Selfhost with Docker?
Fathom Lite: yes. Counter.dev Selfhost: yes.
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