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GoAccess alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave GoAccess: no marketing metrics like goals or campaigns, and needs access to server logs. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces GoAccess, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. AWStats currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1AWStats logoAWStatsOpen sourceYesSelf-hosted, Linux, Windows +14 of 466.5
  1. AWStats logo

    1. AWStatsTop pick

    Best for: Hosting users who want log-based traffic reports with no tracking code

    Open sourceSelf-hostableSelf-hosted, Linux, Windows, macOS

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from GoAccess

    Classic log analyzer with long-term monthly reports.

    Pros

    • No tracking script needed
    • Already included in many hosting panels
    • Free GPL software with long history

    Cons

    • Very dated interface and coarse reports
    • Author has stopped releasing new versions after v8
    • Not designed for marketing analysis
    Visit AWStats Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is AWStats a good GoAccess alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    GNU GPL
    Checked Oct 25, 2026awstats.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Latest stable
    8.0 (2025-08-26)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026awstats.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Maintenance
    v8 is the author's last release
    Checked Oct 25, 2026awstats.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Requirements
    Perl 5.00503 or higher
    Checked Oct 25, 2026awstats.org(opens source in a new tab)

The best GoAccess alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

AWStats logo

Best GoAccess alternative for most people

AWStats

Classic log analyzer with long-term monthly reports.

Matomo logo

Best GoAccess alternative for a free option

Matomo

Can import server logs and also track with JavaScript.

GoatCounter logo

Best GoAccess alternative for open source

GoatCounter

Lightweight hosted stats that can also import log files.

Liwan logo

Best GoAccess alternative for self-hosting

Liwan

Self-hosted analytics with a privacy-friendly script and dashboard.

AWStats logo

Best GoAccess alternative for Mac

AWStats

Classic log analyzer with long-term monthly reports.

AWStats logo

Best GoAccess alternative for Windows

AWStats

Classic log analyzer with long-term monthly reports.

AWStats logo

Best GoAccess alternative for Linux

AWStats

Classic log analyzer with long-term monthly reports.

Matomo logo

Best GoAccess alternative for iPhone and Android

Matomo

Can import server logs and also track with JavaScript.

Cloudflare Web Analytics logo

Best GoAccess alternative for working in the browser

Cloudflare Web Analytics

Free hosted stats with no server access needed.

GoAccess alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to GoAccess?

AWStats ranks first right now. Classic log analyzer with long-term monthly reports. Matomo and GoatCounter follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to GoAccess?

Yes. AWStats (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 GoAccess?

Yes: AWStats, Matomo, GoatCounter and Liwan. AWStats, Matomo and GoatCounter can also be self-hosted.

Which GoAccess alternatives work on Linux?

AWStats runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from GoAccess?

The complaints we hear most: no marketing metrics like goals or campaigns; needs access to server logs; counts requests and bots, not people.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces GoAccess, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.