GoatCounter vs OpenPanel
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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GoatCounter
Easy and privacy-friendly web analytics
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OpenPanel
Open-source web and product analytics in one tool
| Feature | GoatCounter | OpenPanel |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Web Analytics | Web Analytics |
| License | EUPL-1.2 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Go | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | binary, docker | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 5,864 | ★ 6,290 |
| First released | 2019 | 2024 |
| Replaces | Google Analytics | Mixpanel, Google Analytics |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is GoatCounter or OpenPanel better?
Neither is universally better. OpenPanel has the larger community, while GoatCounter is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are GoatCounter and OpenPanel free and open-source?
Yes. GoatCounter is licensed under EUPL-1.2 and OpenPanel under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run GoatCounter and OpenPanel with Docker?
GoatCounter: yes. OpenPanel: yes.