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GoAccess vs Rybbit

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

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GO GoAccess Real-time web log analyzer and interactive viewer VS RY Rybbit Open-source, privacy-friendly Google Analytics alternative
FeatureGoAccessRybbit
CategoryMonitoring & StatusWeb Analytics
LicenseMITAGPL-3.0
LanguageCTypeScript
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM64 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, binarydocker
GitHub stars★ 20,762★ 12,589
First released20102024
ReplacesGoogle AnalyticsGoogle Analytics, Mixpanel

Why pick each one

Choose GoAccess if…

  • Extremely fast and lightweight
  • Works fully offline
GoAccess details

Choose Rybbit if…

  • Modern intuitive UI
  • Combines web and product analytics
Rybbit details

Frequently asked questions

Is GoAccess or Rybbit better?

GoAccess is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Rybbit if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are GoAccess and Rybbit free and open-source?

Yes. GoAccess is licensed under MIT and Rybbit under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run GoAccess and Rybbit with Docker?

GoAccess: yes. Rybbit: yes.

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