Plausible
Simple, open-source web analytics tool that respects user privacy and provides valuable insights without compromising data protection.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-11-07
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- Open Source
- Hosting Model
- Self-host (your server)
- Platforms
- webself-hosteddocker to self-host
- Installation
- Clone https://github.com/plausible/analytics/ or deploy with Docker Compose
- Operational Setup
- Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- Where Your Data Lives
- All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Cloudflare Analytics.
Replaces 7 paid apps
up to $245/mo ($2,940/yr) in subscriptions
Plausible FAQ
Common questions
Is Plausible free and open source?+
Plausible is an open-source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. Simple, open-source web analytics tool that respects user privacy and provides valuable insights without compromising data protection.
What paid software does Plausible replace?+
Plausible serves as a free replacement for 7 paid SaaS applications: Cloudflare Analytics, Databuddy, DataFast, Highseat, Humblytics, Kissmetrics, Seline, saving up to $245/month ($2,940/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Plausible?+
Installation: Clone https://github.com/plausible/analytics/ or deploy with Docker Compose. Setup notes: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
What is the catch or trade-off with Plausible?+
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Cloudflare Analytics.