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GoatCounter vs PostHog
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| Fact | GoatCounter | PostHog |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Go | Python |
| Licence | Other | Other |
| Stars | 6k | 40k |
| Latest | v2.7.0 | desktop-v0.61.653 |
| Last push | 2026-09-27 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 292 days between releases | about 1 day between releases |
| Active contributors | 6 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 →
PartialGoatCounterPage views and referrers without cookies or personal data.
Full replacementPostHogWeb and product analytics, with session replay and feature flags.
GoatCounter
- v2.7.02025-12-152025-12-15 v2.7.0
- v2.6.02025-06-08This release changes a number of default values. In most cases this shouldn't break anything, but be sure to read the s…
- v2.5.02023-12-14This release requires Go 1.21.
- v2.4.12022-11-15Fix regression that caused the charts for SQLite to be off.
- v2.4.02022-11-08Add a more fully-featured API that can also retrieve the dashboard statistics. See for documentation.
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
GoatCounter
✓ signed The latest release, v2.7.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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PostHog
unsigned The latest release, desktop-v0.61.653, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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