- GitHub stars
- 6,057
- License
- EUPL-1.2
- Latest release
- v2.7.0
15 December 2025 - Last commit
- 27 September 2026
- Runs on
- Go
Commits per month, last 12 months
178 commits
Replaces
Paid products GoatCounter can stand in for.
How to self-host GoatCounter
GoatCounter runs on Go. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.
- Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
- Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
- Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
- Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.
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Questions
Is GoatCounter free?
Yes. GoatCounter is open source under the EUPL-1.2 license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.
Can I self-host GoatCounter?
Yes. GoatCounter runs on Go. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
What does GoatCounter replace?
People use GoatCounter instead of Google Analytics.
Is GoatCounter still maintained?
The last change to GoatCounter's code was on 27 September 2026, with 178 commits in the last 12 months.
Topics
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