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Umami: Self-hosted open-source alternative to Google Analytics (umami.is)

820 points by bananaoomarang · 2234 days ago · 227 comments on HN

Article summary

The article discusses Umami, a self-hosted open-source alternative to Google Analytics. However, the article itself is not available, and the discussion is based on the comments. The comments reveal that Umami's demo website experienced technical issues, but the problem was resolved. The discussion also explores other alternatives to Google Analytics, such as Matomo and GoatCounter.

Main themes

  • Google Analytics alternatives
  • Self-hosted analytics
  • Open-source software
  • Technical issues
  • Ease of setup
  • Custom event tracking
  • Market trends

What commenters say

  • Some users experienced technical issues with Umami's demo website, including 502 and 505 errors.
  • Matomo is a viable alternative to Google Analytics, with a PHP backend and easy setup process.
  • Other alternatives, such as GoatCounter and UserTrack, offer similar functionality and ease of use.
  • The choice of backend technology, such as Go or PHP, can impact the ease of setup and deployment.
  • Some users prefer alternatives with a simple setup process, similar to Google Analytics.
  • Custom event tracking is an important feature for some users, and Umami plans to support it in the future.
  • The market for Google Analytics alternatives is heating up, with many open-source options available.
  • Some users have successfully used alternatives, such as GoatCounter, for their personal blogs and websites.