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Counter.dev Selfhost 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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CO Counter.dev Selfhost Minimalist privacy-respecting web analytics VS OF Offen Fair Web Analytics Transparent, fair web analytics that respects users
FeatureCounter.dev SelfhostOffen Fair Web Analytics
CategoryWeb AnalyticsWeb Analytics
LicenseMITApache-2.0
LanguageJavaScriptJavaScript
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM128 MB256 MB
Deploymentdockerdocker, binary
GitHub stars★ 1,007★ 978
First released20202019
ReplacesGoogle AnalyticsGoogle 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)
Counter.dev Selfhost details

Choose Offen Fair Web Analytics if…

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Counter.dev Selfhost or Offen Fair Web Analytics better?

Counter.dev Selfhost 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 Counter.dev Selfhost and Offen Fair Web Analytics free and open-source?

Yes. Counter.dev Selfhost 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 Counter.dev Selfhost and Offen Fair Web Analytics with Docker?

Counter.dev Selfhost: yes. Offen Fair Web Analytics: yes.

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