AWStats alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave AWStats: very dated interface and coarse reports, and author has stopped releasing new versions after v8. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces AWStats, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. GoAccess currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best AWStats alternative for most people
GoAccessModern, actively developed log analyzer with real-time dashboards.
Best AWStats alternative for a free option
MatomoFull analytics suite that can also import server logs.
Best AWStats alternative for self-hosting
Plausible AnalyticsModern hosted privacy analytics with a clean dashboard.
Best AWStats alternative for Mac
GoAccessModern, actively developed log analyzer with real-time dashboards.
Best AWStats alternative for Linux
GoAccessModern, actively developed log analyzer with real-time dashboards.
Best AWStats alternative for iPhone and Android
MatomoFull analytics suite that can also import server logs.
Best AWStats alternative for working in the browser
Cloudflare Web AnalyticsFree hosted stats if your site uses a script instead.
AWStats alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to AWStats?
GoAccess ranks first right now. Modern, actively developed log analyzer with real-time dashboards. Matomo and GoatCounter follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to AWStats?
Yes. GoAccess (open source), Matomo (open source), GoatCounter (open source) and Cloudflare Web Analytics (free) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to AWStats?
Yes: GoAccess, Matomo, GoatCounter and Plausible Analytics. GoAccess, Matomo and GoatCounter can also be self-hosted.
Which AWStats alternatives work on Linux?
GoAccess runs on Linux.
Why do people switch from AWStats?
The complaints we hear most: very dated interface and coarse reports; author has stopped releasing new versions after v8; not designed for marketing analysis.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces AWStats, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.