Aptabase vs Plausible
Comparing two open source alternatives to Google Analytics and Mixpanel. Use the comparison below to decide which one fits your needs.
Aptabase
AGPL-3.0Open-source, privacy-first analytics for mobile, desktop, and web apps. Anonymous event tracking, no cookies or device IDs, GDPR-compliant by default.
Plausible
AGPL-3.0Privacy-first, open-source web analytics with a cookieless script under 1 KB and EU hosting — a simpler Google Analytics alternative.
Side-by-side comparison
| Aptabase | Plausible | |
|---|---|---|
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Self-hostable | No | Yes |
| GitHub Stars | 1,869 | 29,793 |
| Forks | 142 | 1,931 |
| Open Issues | 61 | 49 |
| Last Commit | Nov 6, 2026 | Nov 8, 2026 |
| First Released | Mar 25, 2023 | Dec 4, 2018 |
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GitHub stars over time
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