GoatCounter replaces 6 paid apps
One open-source tool, 6 subscriptions it can stand in for. Each pairing below is curated and verified by hand, with the honest catch spelled out. No votes, no pay-to-list.
runsyour machine or their cloud
installCreate a hosted account or run the single static binary or Docker image
dataA self-hosted instance uses SQLite by default or PostgreSQL; the hosted service stores analytics on GoatCounter's infrastructure and supports JSON and CSV exports
setupNone for hosted use; self-hosting needs a reachable binary or container plus a public URL and TLS
facts verified 2026-08-10
The lighter self-hosted substitute when page traffic is the whole question.
the catchIt is lighter but much narrower in events, funnels, journeys and team analysis than Umami Cloud.
the verdict →all Umami Cloud alternatives →
The spartan version: useful traffic numbers and very little else to argue about.
the catchIt is much more spartan and lacks Simple Analytics' polished reports, automations and privacy-focused workflow conveniences.
the verdict →all Simple Analytics alternatives →
A smaller privacy dashboard for people who truly meant simple.
the catchIt offers fewer polished goals, events, reports, team controls and support than Fathom's managed product.
the verdict →all Fathom Analytics alternatives →
Even simpler than Plausible, which is either refreshing or a warning.
the catchIt is even simpler, but gives up Plausible's more polished goals, revenue, funnels, team controls and reporting.
the verdict →all Plausible alternatives →
The tiny option: page views, paths and referrers without a product-management department.
the catchIts custom-event, conversion, API and integration capabilities are shallower than Pirsch's.
the verdict →all Pirsch alternatives →
Tiny traffic analytics that tells you what happened and declines to become a growth platform.
the catchIt is intentionally more spartan, with fewer polished event, goal, team and reporting features and no commercial managed support.
the verdict →all Cabin alternatives →last updated 2026-08-10 · up to $840/yr replaced · no votes, no pay-to-list
