Counter alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Counter: very limited features: no goals, funnels or events, and metrics based on daily unique visitors only. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Counter, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. GoatCounter currently ranks first.
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Best Counter alternative for most people
GoatCounterSimilar free, donation-supported model with more detail and self-hosting.
Best Counter alternative for a free option
Cloudflare Web AnalyticsFree basic stats from a large provider.
Best Counter alternative for self-hosting
Plausible AnalyticsPaid, polished privacy analytics with goals and funnels.
Best Counter alternative for working in the browser
TinylyticsSmall paid analytics with uptime and content checks.
Counter alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Counter?
GoatCounter ranks first right now. Similar free, donation-supported model with more detail and self-hosting. Cloudflare Web Analytics and Umami follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Counter?
Yes. GoatCounter (open source), Cloudflare Web Analytics (free), Umami (open source) and Plausible Analytics (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Counter?
Yes: GoatCounter, Umami and Plausible Analytics. GoatCounter, Umami and Plausible Analytics can also be self-hosted.
Why do people switch from Counter?
The complaints we hear most: very limited features: no goals, funnels or events; metrics based on daily unique visitors only; donation-funded service.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Counter, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.