GoAccess vs Logstash
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted monitoring & status options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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GoAccess
Real-time web log analyzer and interactive viewer
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Logstash
Server-side data processing pipeline for logs
| Feature | GoAccess | Logstash |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Monitoring & Status | Monitoring & Status |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | C | Java |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, binary | docker, kubernetes, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 20,762 | ★ 14,912 |
| First released | 2010 | 2009 |
| Replaces | Google Analytics | Fluentd |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is GoAccess or Logstash better?
GoAccess is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Logstash if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are GoAccess and Logstash free and open-source?
Yes. GoAccess is licensed under MIT and Logstash under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run GoAccess and Logstash with Docker?
GoAccess: yes. Logstash: yes.