GoatCounter
Easy, privacy-friendly web analytics with no tracking of personal data
Overview
GoatCounter is a lightweight, privacy-aware web analytics tool that ships as a single Go binary with SQLite or PostgreSQL. It tracks no personal data, requires no cookies or consent banners, and adds only a tiny tracking script. Ideal for individuals and small sites that want simple, ethical stats without operational overhead.
Where it falls short of Google Analytics
- Minimal by design: no funnels, cohorts, heatmaps, or session replay.
- Event/custom-property tracking is limited compared to product-analytics tools.
- Single-maintainer project, so release cadence can be slow.
We list the gaps honestly so you can decide if the trade-off is worth owning your data.
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