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Fathom Lite vs Offen Fair Web Analytics

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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FA Fathom Lite Simple, open-source website analytics VS OF Offen Fair Web Analytics Transparent, fair web analytics that respects users
FeatureFathom LiteOffen Fair Web Analytics
CategoryWeb AnalyticsWeb Analytics
LicenseMITApache-2.0
LanguageGoJavaScript
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM128 MB256 MB
Deploymentbinary, dockerdocker, binary
GitHub stars★ 8,013★ 978
First released20182019
ReplacesGoogle AnalyticsGoogle Analytics

Why pick each one

Choose Fathom Lite if…

  • Very easy to run
  • Privacy-friendly
  • Lightweight
Fathom Lite details

Choose Offen Fair Web Analytics if…

  • Exceptionally privacy-respecting
  • Builds visitor trust
Offen Fair Web Analytics details

Frequently asked questions

Is Fathom Lite or Offen Fair Web Analytics better?

Fathom Lite is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Offen Fair Web Analytics if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Fathom Lite and Offen Fair Web Analytics free and open-source?

Yes. Fathom Lite is licensed under MIT and Offen Fair Web Analytics under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Fathom Lite and Offen Fair Web Analytics with Docker?

Fathom Lite: yes. Offen Fair Web Analytics: yes.

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