Plausible Analytics
Plausible focuses on readable, privacy-minded website analytics. The project describes both self-hosted and cloud options; compare its reporting depth with your needs.
Who it may suit
Simple website analytics with a focus on a small, readable dashboard.
Replaces
- Google Analytics
"cookie-free Google Analytics alternative" (repo description)
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Strengths for small teams
- Lightweight, cookie-free script Source
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- Single-page dashboard Source
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- Self-hosted or EU-hosted cloud Source
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License
AGPL-3.0
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Self-hosting effort
Moderate
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The Compose deployment includes the application, PostgreSQL, and ClickHouse, with DNS/domain and TLS setup. Operators still own persistent-data backups and version-aware upgrades, so routine operations are more than a one-service install.
Documentation-based estimate; not hands-on tested. Official self-hosting effort evidence
Pricing
Cloud Starter starts at $9/month for up to 10,000 monthly pageviews; Community Edition is free to self-host.
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Managed cloud
Available
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Self-hosted: Available
Sections checked: see dates beside each section.
Repository activity
Stars: 29,734
Last push: 2026-10-30
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