Open-source alternatives to Simple Analytics
5 self-hostable open-source projects that replace Simple Analytics, ranked by computed health score with real self-hosting cost. Save up to $94/yr per seat by self-hosting on a $4.13/mo VPS.
Why people leave Simple Analytics
- Per-pageview pricing
- Limited custom event support on entry tier
Self-host the same lightweight no-cookie analytics for ~$5/mo flat.
The 5 alternatives, ranked by health
Health score is a 6-dimension composite. See methodology for formula and weights.
Umami is a modern, privacy-focused analytics platform. An open-source alternative to Google Analytics, Mixpanel and Amplitude.
Open source, privacy-first web analytics. Lightweight, cookie-free Google Analytics alternative. Self-hosted or cloud.
Easy web analytics. No tracking of personal data.
Offen Fair Web Analytics
Self Hosted Alternative To Google Analytics
Cost comparison vs Simple Analytics
Self-hosting cost on cheapest plan meeting requirements vs Simple Analytics entry tier ($12/mo).
| Project | Self-host /mo | Simple Analytics /mo | Save /yr | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| umami | $4.13 | $12+ | $94 | Deploy → |
| analytics | $4.13 | $12+ | $94 | Deploy → |
| goatcounter | $4.13 | $12+ | $94 | Deploy → |
| offen | $4.13 | $12+ | $94 | Deploy → |
| vince | $4.13 | $12+ | $94 | Deploy → |
Pick your alternative
Most operators land on umami (top health score in this category; cheapest VPS path is umami on hetzner for $4.13/mo).
Data refreshed daily. Pricing for Simple Analytics sourced from official site.