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counter.dev vs GoAccess
The same facts for both, read from GitHub every night, and the relation a person reviewed.
| Fact | counter.dev | GoAccess |
|---|---|---|
| Language | JavaScript | C |
| Licence | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Stars | 1k | 21k |
| Latest | none | v1.12 |
| Last push | 2026-09-04 | 2026-10-01 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days | 4 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | No release or tag | none |
How they relate
Both replace Google Analytics. Alternatives to Google Analytics →
Partialcounter.devCookie-free visitor counts, sources and devices, with no per-visitor data.
PartialGoAccessReports built from web server logs, in a terminal or an HTML page, with no tracking script.
counter.dev
This repository publishes tags, not GitHub releases.
GoAccess
This repository publishes tags, not GitHub releases.
counter.dev
No release or tag to check a signature on.
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GoAccess
unsigned The latest release, v1.12, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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