GoatCounter vs Postiz
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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Postiz
Schedule posts, track the performance of your content, and manage all
| Feature | GoatCounter | Postiz |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ★ 34,393 |
| First released | 2019 | 2026 |
| Replaces | Google Analytics | — |
Why pick each one
Choose Postiz if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 34.4k GitHub stars
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is GoatCounter or Postiz better?
Neither is universally better. Postiz 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 Postiz free and open-source?
Yes. GoatCounter is licensed under EUPL-1.2 and Postiz under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run GoatCounter and Postiz with Docker?
GoatCounter: yes. Postiz: yes.