GoatCounter vs Plausible
GoatCounter vs Plausible: which to choose
Plausible has the larger community with 27.4k GitHub stars against 5.7k for GoatCounter, which usually means more integrations, examples and third-party help when you get stuck.
On pricing, GoatCounter has a free plan while Plausible does not, so GoatCounter is the safer pick for side projects or evaluating before you commit budget.
Choose GoatCounter if you lean toward open-source and privacy; choose Plausible if privacy and open-source matters more for your stack. All figures above are pulled from live GitHub and pricing data, not vendor marketing.
Frequently asked questions
Is GoatCounter or Plausible better?▾
It depends on your priorities. GoatCounter has 5.7k GitHub stars and uses a freemium pricing model, while Plausible has 27.4k stars and uses a paid model. GoatCounter offers a free plan, which may be better for getting started.
Is GoatCounter cheaper than Plausible?▾
GoatCounter starts at $5/mo while Plausible starts at $9/mo. GoatCounter has a free plan.
What are the main differences between GoatCounter and Plausible?▾
GoatCounter is tagged as open-source, privacy, self-hosted while Plausible is tagged as privacy, open-source, gdpr. GoatCounter uses a freemium pricing model and has a community of 5.7k GitHub stars. Plausible uses a paid model with 27.4k GitHub stars.
Does GoatCounter or Plausible have a free plan?▾
GoatCounter offers a free plan, but Plausible does not.