Litlyx vs Pirsch
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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Litlyx
AI-powered, privacy-first analytics in a single script
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Pirsch
Privacy-friendly, cookie-free web analytics platform
| Feature | Litlyx | Pirsch |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Web Analytics | Web Analytics |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,742 | ★ 1,027 |
| First released | 2024 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Google Analytics | Google Analytics |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Litlyx or Pirsch better?
Neither is universally better. Litlyx has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Litlyx and Pirsch free and open-source?
Yes. Litlyx is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Pirsch under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Litlyx and Pirsch with Docker?
Litlyx: yes. Pirsch: yes.