GoatCounter
Lightweight privacy-aware web analytics with free hosted and self-hosted options.
What is GoatCounter?
GoatCounter is lightweight privacy-aware web analytics available as a free hosted service or self-hosted open-source app with aggregate traffic reporting.
Best for
- Makers who want very lightweight privacy analytics
- Developers who prefer free hosted or self-hosted analytics
- Small sites that need simple aggregate traffic reporting
Common use cases
GoatCounter pricing
GoatCounter's hosted service was checked as free for reasonable public usage, with donations accepted through GitHub Sponsors. Self-hosting is available under the EUPL-licensed project; do not describe it as only non-commercial.
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FAQ
Is GoatCounter free?
Yes, GoatCounter offers a free tier. Free for reasonable public usage; donations accepted; self-hosting available..
What platforms does GoatCounter support?
GoatCounter is available on Web, Self-hosted, API.
Is GoatCounter open source?
Yes, GoatCounter is open source.
What is GoatCounter used for?
GoatCounter is lightweight privacy-aware web analytics available as a free hosted service or self-hosted open-source app with aggregate traffic reporting. Common use cases include Privacy analytics, Cookieless, Open source, Lightweight.
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