5 Open Source alternatives to Google Analytics in 2026
We compare 5 self-hostable tools you can deploy on your own server in minutes, with license, tech stack and a ready-to-copy docker-compose.
Quick comparison
Sorted by featured first, then GitHub stars as a tiebreaker — the same rule we use across the whole site.
| Tool | License | Minimum RAM | Docker | GitHub |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plausible Analytics 100% FOSS1-Click Deploy | AGPL-3.0 | ~2GB | ✅ | ★ ~21,000 |
| Umami 100% FOSSMost popular on GitHub1-Click Deploy | MIT | ~1GB | ✅ | ★ ~25,000 |
| Matomo 1-Click Deploy | GPL-3.0 | ~1GB | ✅ | ★ ~19,000 |
| Ackee 100% FOSS1-Click Deploy | MIT | ~1GB | ✅ | ★ ~8,000 |
| GoatCounter Lightest option100% FOSS1-Click Deploy | EUPL-1.2 | ~256MB | ✅ | ★ ~5,000 |
Detailed profile of each alternative
Alternative to Google Analytics
Cookie-free web analytics, an alternative to Google Analytics.
Alternative to Google Analytics
Minimalist web analytics, very easy to self-host.
Alternative to Google Analytics
Complete web analytics with heatmaps and sessions, 100% yours.
Alternative to Google Analytics
Minimalist, private web analytics, an alternative to Google Analytics.
Alternative to Google Analytics
Ultra-lightweight web analytics in a single binary, an alternative to Google Analytics.
How do I replace Google Analytics?
A practical guide with the real use case and limitation of each of the 5 alternatives, to pick the one that fits best.
See replacement guide →How much does Google Analytics cost, and how much can you save?
Google Analytics charges a recurring monthly fee. Self-hosting the alternative, you only pay for the server — usually a few dollars a month.
Calculate your exact savings in the SaaS Audit →Already know which one you want?
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Build my stackFrequently asked questions
Do I need Docker to self-host a Google Analytics alternative?
Yes, for all 5: each one has a ready-to-copy docker-compose.yml. You just need Docker installed on your server.
How much RAM do I need at minimum?
The lightest option on this list is GoatCounter, which runs on as little as 256MB of RAM — enough for a cheap VPS.
Are they all 100% free, or are there paid features like on Google Analytics?
4 out of 5 are 100% FOSS. The rest are Open-Core: the core is free and self-hostable, but some advanced feature may stay paid — we call it out on each tool's page.