GoatCounter vs Umami
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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Umami
Simple, fast, privacy-focused web analytics
| Feature | GoatCounter | Umami |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Web Analytics | Web Analytics |
| License | EUPL-1.2 | MIT |
| Language | Go | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | binary, docker | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 5,864 | ★ 38,103 |
| First released | 2019 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Google Analytics | Google Analytics |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is GoatCounter or Umami better?
Neither is universally better. Umami has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are GoatCounter and Umami free and open-source?
Yes. GoatCounter is licensed under EUPL-1.2 and Umami under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run GoatCounter and Umami with Docker?
GoatCounter: yes. Umami: yes.