Open-Source Alternatives to Google Analytics 4 / Mixpanel
Based on our dataset, the self-hostable open-source alternatives to Google Analytics 4 / Mixpanel are Plausible CE, Umami and PostHog. The Google Analytics 4 / Mixpanel plan we benchmark is Growth Analytics ($89/mo).
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Quick comparison
| Alternative | License | RAM in starter config | Needs Postgres / Redis | Migration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plausible CE | AGPL-3.0 | 1024 MB | Yes / No | Instant (1 line script tag) |
| Umami | MIT | 384 MB | Yes / No | Instant (5-minute deploy) |
| PostHog | MIT / PostHog License | 4096 MB | Yes / Yes | Easy |
Plausible CE
Lightweight (<1KB script), cookie-free, GDPR-compliant web analytics on a single clean dashboard
- No cookie banner required anywhere in EU/UK
- UTM, funnel & revenue goal tracking
- 1KB script loads 45x faster than GA4
Docker image ghcr.io/plausible/community-edition:v2.1. GitHub: plausible/analytics (21.4k stars when our data was last updated). Website: https://plausible.io
Umami
Simple, fast, privacy-focused web & product event analytics built on Next.js and Postgres
- Runs right on your existing Postgres instance
- Unlimited websites & custom events
- True MIT license + public shareable dashboards
Docker image ghcr.io/umami-software/umami:postgresql-latest. GitHub: umami-software/umami (24.6k stars when our data was last updated). Website: https://umami.is
PostHog
All-in-one open-source product analytics, session replay, feature flags, and A/B testing
- Replaces Mixpanel + Hotjar + LaunchDarkly
- Session recordings & heatmaps
- SQL insights directly on events
Docker image posthog/posthog:latest. GitHub: PostHog/posthog (23.9k stars when our data was last updated). Website: https://posthog.com
Switching from Google Analytics 4 / Mixpanel
- Pick an alternative above and open its comparison page for the cost breakdown.
- Generate a free starter
docker-compose.ymlin the stack builder. - Test it on a small server with a copy of your data before moving the team over.
- Check the migration notes in the table, and the official docs of the tool you pick.
More detail: Replace Google Analytics 4 / Mixpanel guide.
FAQ
What are the open-source alternatives to Google Analytics 4 / Mixpanel?
In the StackSwitcher dataset, the self-hostable open-source alternatives to Google Analytics 4 / Mixpanel are Plausible CE, Umami, PostHog.
Which Google Analytics 4 / Mixpanel plan does StackSwitcher compare against?
We benchmark Google Analytics 4 / Mixpanel Growth Analytics ($89/mo). The main pain point we note: GA4 UI is bloated and blocked by 35%+ of modern browsers/ad-blockers; Mixpanel/Amplitude spike on event volume.
How much RAM does Plausible CE need when self-hosted?
Our starter Docker config budgets 1024 MB of RAM for Plausible CE plus Postgres. Real needs depend on your usage.
How much RAM does Umami need when self-hosted?
Our starter Docker config budgets 384 MB of RAM for Umami plus Postgres. Real needs depend on your usage.
How much RAM does PostHog need when self-hosted?
Our starter Docker config budgets 4096 MB of RAM for PostHog plus Postgres and Redis. Real needs depend on your usage.
Config templates are MIT licensed and provided "AS IS", with no warranty of any kind and no liability. Prices and specs are informational estimates from our dataset, so check the vendor and project sites before you decide. See the Terms & No Warranty disclaimer.