Self-Hosted Google Analytics Alternatives

Google Analytics is not available as a self-hosted solution but there are plenty of alternatives for power users and business that want to host a solution on-premise. The best Self-Hosted alternative is Matomo, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Google Analytics and many of them are available as a self-hosted solution so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Self-Hosted alternatives to Google Analytics are Plausible Analytics, Vince, Medama and Tianji.

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  1. Matomo icon

    Matomo

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    Matomo, previously Piwik and before that PHPMyVisites, is a downloadable, open-source (GPL-licensed) web analytics software program. It provides you with detailed reports on your website visitors : the search engines and keywords they used, the language they speak, your popular...

    156 Matomo alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • PHP
    • Cloudron
    • Wordpress
    Matomo screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Real-time analytics
    2.  Traffic Analysis
    3.  Website Traffic Stats
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Tag Manager
    6.  No Coding Required
    7.  User Session Recording
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  LAMP
    10.  Tag based

    Matomo VS Google Analytics

     
    Comments about Matomo as an Alternative to Google Analytics
    Guest
    Positive •Oct 24, 2017
    8

    It's free and can be self-hosted so nobody else gets access to my data.

    JodieRobinsonvikas
    Positive •Oct 12, 2017
    4

    Piwik is better alternative of google analytics because of its social data tracking feature

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    • Almost everyone thinks Matomo is a great Google Analytics alternative.

    • Matomo is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone & iPad alternative to Google Analytics.

    • Matomo is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Google Analytics.

    • Matomo is Freemium and Open SourceGoogle Analytics is Free and Proprietary
    • Matomo is Privacy focusedGoogle Analytics is not according to our users
  2. Plausible Analytics icon

    Plausible Analytics

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    Simplifies web analytics with open-source design prioritizing privacy. Less than 1KB, no cookies, GDPR compliant. Quick insights without complex reports. User data stays private and under control, offering transparent tracking. Lightweight for faster site performance.

    95 Plausible Analytics alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • EE flagEstonia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Plausible Analytics screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  GDPR Compliant
    2.  Cookie-free
    3.  Custom Domain
    4.  Goal Tracking
    5.  Export to CSV
    6. WordPress icon  WordPress Integration
    7.  Traffic Analysis
    8.  Conversion tracking
    9.  Real-time analytics
    10.  Data analytics
    11.  Website Traffic Stats

    Plausible Analytics VS Google Analytics

     
    Comments about Plausible Analytics as an Alternative to Google Analytics
    filiphanes
    Positive •Nov 14, 2021
    1

    Lightweight both on website and server. Nice user interface. Everything what most of websites need.

    chrisbeach
    •May 26, 2022
    1

    A little bit basic compared to Matomo, but does the job

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    • Almost everyone thinks Plausible Analytics is a great Google Analytics alternative.

    • Plausible Analytics is Free Personal and Open SourceGoogle Analytics is Free and Proprietary
    • Plausible Analytics is Privacy focusedGoogle Analytics is not according to our users
  4. Vince icon

    Vince

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    This platform offers a privacy-friendly, self-hosted alternative to Google Analytics, featuring automatic TLS support, event and outbound link tracking, file download monitoring, 404 tracking, and public dashboards. Zero dependencies and unlimited site management make it scalable and easy to use.

    56 Vince alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    Vince screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  GDPR Compliant
    4.  Page Views
    5.  Support for TLS
    6.  Visitor tracking

    Vince VS Google Analytics

     

    • Vince is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to Google Analytics.

    • Vince is Free and Open SourceGoogle Analytics is Free and Proprietary
    • Vince is Privacy focusedGoogle Analytics is not according to our users
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    Fathom Analytics is a privacy-focused software tool that provides valuable insights without complexity. It's easy to implement with a single line of script, compatible with any website, CMS, or framework.

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    Medama

     7 likes
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    Medama Analytics is an open-source project dedicated to providing self-hostable, cookie-free website analytics. With a lightweight tracker of less than 1KB, it aims to offer useful analytics while prioritising user privacy.

    63 Medama alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    Listing websites

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Real-time analytics
    3.  OpenAPI integration
    4.  Open API
    5.  GDPR Compliant
    6.  Cookie-free

    Medama VS Google Analytics

     
  7. Tianji icon

    Tianji

     15 likes
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    Unified analytics and uptime platform, optimized for casual users with a streamlined, deploy-anywhere approach.

    129 Tianji alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    Tianji screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No Coding Required
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Website Monitoring
    6.  Status Page

    Tianji VS Google Analytics

     
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    Openpanel.dev

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    Openpanel is a simple analytics tool for logging events on web, apps and backend. We have tried to combine Mixpanel and Plausible in the same product.

    51 Openpanel.dev alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Online
    Openpanel.dev screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Flow Chart
    3.  Data visualization
    4.  Real-time monitoring
    5.  Data analytics
    6.  Real-time analytics
    7.  Real-time traffic
    8.  Charts
    9.  GDPR Compliant
    10.  Graphs

    Openpanel.dev VS Google Analytics

     
  10. Open Web Analytics icon

    Open Web Analytics

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    Open Web Analytics - Web Analytics – Open Source Web Analytics Framework

    The Open Web Analytics (OWA) framework provides a generic set of PHP and HTTP APIs that application developers can use to integrate web analytics into any application. The Framework also has built-in suppor.

    158 Open Web Analytics alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    OWA Dashboard

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Open Web Analytics VS Google Analytics

     
  11. GoatCounter icon

    GoatCounter

     30 likes
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    GoatCounter is an open source web analytics platform available as a hosted service (free for non-commercial use) or self-hosted app. It aims to offer easy to use and meaningful privacy-friendly web analytics as an alternative to Google Analytics or Matomo.

    61 GoatCounter alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    GoatCounter screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  GDPR Compliant
    2.  Simple installation
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Real-time analytics
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Self-Serve Capability
    7.  Hide your IP

    GoatCounter VS Google Analytics

     
  12. umami icon

    umami

     17 likes
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    Umami is a self-hosted web analytics tool that emphasizes simplicity and privacy. It's a free, open-source alternative to Google Analytics and other paid services, collecting only essential metrics viewable on a single page.

    60 umami alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    umami screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    umami VS Google Analytics

     
  13. Fathom Analytics icon

    Fathom Analytics

     11 likes
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    Fathom Analytics is a privacy-focused software tool that provides valuable insights without complexity. It's easy to implement with a single line of script, compatible with any website, CMS, or framework.

    145 Fathom Analytics alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Fathom Analytics screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Real-time analytics
    2.  Data analytics
    3. WordPress icon  WordPress Integration
    4.  GDPR Compliant
    5.  Cookie-free
    6.  European data privacy

    Fathom Analytics VS Google Analytics

     
    Comments about Fathom Analytics as an Alternative to Google Analytics
    analyticsisawesome
    Positive •Sep 19, 2022
    0

    Fast customer service and weekly email reports!

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    • Most users think Fathom Analytics is a great Google Analytics alternative.

    • Fathom Analytics is Paid and Open SourceGoogle Analytics is Free and Proprietary
    • Fathom Analytics is Privacy focusedGoogle Analytics is not according to our users
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