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Aptabase 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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AP Aptabase Privacy-first analytics for apps and games VS UM Umami Simple, fast, privacy-focused web analytics
FeatureAptabaseUmami
CategoryWeb AnalyticsWeb Analytics
LicenseAGPL-3.0MIT
LanguageTypeScriptTypeScript
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM512 MB512 MB
Deploymentdockerdocker
GitHub stars★ 1,774★ 38,103
First released20232020
ReplacesFirebase Analytics, MixpanelGoogle Analytics

Why pick each one

Choose Aptabase if…

  • Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Active community (1.8k GitHub stars)
  • Written in TypeScript
Aptabase details

Choose Umami if…

  • Very easy to self-host
  • Privacy-friendly
  • Clean interface
Umami details

Frequently asked questions

Is Aptabase or Umami better?

Umami is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Aptabase if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Aptabase and Umami free and open-source?

Yes. Aptabase is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Umami under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Aptabase and Umami with Docker?

Aptabase: yes. Umami: yes.

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