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Open-source real-time web log analyzer for the terminal or a self-contained HTML report.

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About GoAccess

GoAccess is a free, open-source log analyzer that reads web server access logs and turns them into real-time statistics, either in an interactive terminal dashboard or as a self-contained HTML report that updates live. Because it works from server logs, there is no tracking script, no cookies and nothing for ad blockers to block, and it counts every request, including bots. It understands nearly all common log formats, including Apache, Nginx, Caddy, Amazon S3, CloudFront and Elastic Load Balancing, and can export JSON and CSV. Written in C with only ncurses as a dependency, it is very fast and easy to run on any Unix-like server over SSH. System administrators also use it to spot suspicious traffic, scanners and brute-force attempts. The trade-offs are that it reports on requests rather than people, so it lacks marketing metrics like conversions or campaigns, and it needs access to your server logs. It is MIT-licensed and runs on Linux, macOS and other Unix-like systems.

Best for: Sysadmins and developers who want instant stats straight from server logs.

Pros and cons

What works

  • No tracking script; works from existing logs
  • Very fast, live terminal and HTML dashboards
  • Supports nearly every web log format

Why people leave

  • No marketing metrics like goals or campaigns
  • Needs access to server logs
  • Counts requests and bots, not people

Top GoAccess alternatives

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  1. 1AWStats logo
    AWStats

    Classic log analyzer with long-term monthly reports.

    66.5
  2. 2Matomo logo
    Matomo

    Can import server logs and also track with JavaScript.

    62.6
  3. 3GoatCounter logo
    GoatCounter

    Lightweight hosted stats that can also import log files.

    59.6
  4. 4Cloudflare Web Analytics logo
    Cloudflare Web Analytics

    Free hosted stats with no server access needed.

    57.2
  5. 5Liwan logo
    Liwan

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

    55.3

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GoAccess: common questions

Is GoAccess free?

Yes. GoAccess is free, open-source software that you can host yourself.

Is GoAccess open source?

Yes. The source code is on GitHub at allinurl/goaccess. You can also run it on your own server.

What platforms does GoAccess run on?

GoAccess is available for Linux, macOS and Self-hosted.

What are the best alternatives to GoAccess?

The highest-ranked GoAccess alternatives right now are AWStats, Matomo and GoatCounter. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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