Countly alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Countly: funnels, cohorts and A/B tests need a paid edition, and self-hosting requires server maintenance. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Countly, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. PostHog currently ranks first.
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Best Countly alternative for most people
PostHogHosted analytics, replay and flags with a large free allowance.
Best Countly alternative for a free option
OpenPanelA lighter open-source event analytics tool that is easy to self-host.
Best Countly alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
TelemetryDeckPrivacy-first hosted app analytics focused on Apple platforms.
Best Countly alternative for open source
AptabaseSimple open-source analytics for mobile and desktop apps.
Best Countly alternative for self-hosting
PostHogHosted analytics, replay and flags with a large free allowance.
Best Countly alternative for working in the browser
AmplitudeA hosted platform with far deeper analysis if self-hosting is not required.
Countly alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Countly?
PostHog ranks first right now. Hosted analytics, replay and flags with a large free allowance. OpenPanel and Aptabase follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Countly?
Yes. PostHog (free plan + paid), OpenPanel (open source), Aptabase (open source) and TelemetryDeck (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Countly?
Yes: PostHog, OpenPanel and Aptabase. PostHog, OpenPanel and Aptabase can also be self-hosted.
Why do people switch from Countly?
The complaints we hear most: funnels, cohorts and A/B tests need a paid edition; self-hosting requires server maintenance.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Countly, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.