GoatCounter vs Redash
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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Redash
Connect, query, visualize, and share your data
| Feature | GoatCounter | Redash |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Web Analytics | Web Analytics |
| License | EUPL-1.2 | BSD-2-Clause |
| Language | Go | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | binary, docker | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 5,864 | ★ 28,737 |
| First released | 2019 | 2013 |
| Replaces | Google Analytics | Tableau, Mode Analytics |
Why pick each one
Choose Redash if…
- Released under the BSD-2-Clause license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 28.7k GitHub stars
- Written in Python
Frequently asked questions
Is GoatCounter or Redash better?
Neither is universally better. Redash 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 Redash free and open-source?
Yes. GoatCounter is licensed under EUPL-1.2 and Redash under BSD-2-Clause. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run GoatCounter and Redash with Docker?
GoatCounter: yes. Redash: yes.