Plausible vs Socioboard
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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Plausible
Lightweight, privacy-friendly website analytics
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Socioboard
Social media management, analytics, and reporting platform supporting
| Feature | Plausible | Socioboard |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Web Analytics | Web Analytics |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Elixir | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 28,416 | ★ 1,491 |
| First released | 2019 | 2019 |
| Replaces | Google Analytics | — |
Why pick each one
Choose Socioboard if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Active community (1.5k GitHub stars)
- Written in JavaScript
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Plausible or Socioboard better?
Neither is universally better. Plausible has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Plausible and Socioboard free and open-source?
Yes. Plausible is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Socioboard under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Plausible and Socioboard with Docker?
Plausible: yes. Socioboard: check the project docs for container support.