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GoAccess vs PostHog
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| Fact | GoAccess | PostHog |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C | Python |
| Licence | MIT | Other |
| Stars | 21k | 40k |
| Latest | v1.12 | desktop-v0.61.653 |
| Last push | 2026-10-01 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | about 1 day between releases |
| Active contributors | 4 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 70+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Google Analytics. Alternatives to Google Analytics →
PartialGoAccessReports built from web server logs, in a terminal or an HTML page, with no tracking script.
Full replacementPostHogWeb and product analytics, with session replay and feature flags.
GoAccess
This repository publishes tags, not GitHub releases.
PostHog
- agent-skills-v0.2639.02026-10-06Agent skills agent-skills-v0.2639.0
- agent-skills-v0.2638.02026-10-06Agent skills agent-skills-v0.2638.0
- agent-skills-v0.2637.02026-10-06Agent skills agent-skills-v0.2637.0
- agent-skills-v0.2636.02026-10-06Agent skills agent-skills-v0.2636.0
- agent-skills-v0.2635.02026-10-06Agent skills agent-skills-v0.2635.0
GoAccess
unsigned The latest release, v1.12, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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PostHog
unsigned The latest release, desktop-v0.61.653, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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