Betterlytics README
The full upstream README, mirrored here for reference. Install config, tool schemas, adoption signals, and an original overview live on the Betterlytics listing page.
A modern take on cookieless, privacy-focused web analytics
Website | Demo | Docs | Features | Contribute
Why Betterlytics?
Betterlytics is a high-performance analytics platform that puts you in control of your data. It requires no cookies, is GDPR/CCPA/PECR ready out of the box, and never shares data with third parties. Built on Rust and ClickHouse for speed, it delivers real-time insights through a modern dashboard, all with a tracking script under 2KB.
Want to see it in action? Explore the live demo.
Features
| Category | Features |
|---|---|
| Core Analytics | Page views, visitors, bounce rate, traffic sources, geographic insights, device analytics, real-time data, custom events |
| Advanced Analytics | Session replay, user journeys, funnels, time period comparisons, annotations, outbound link tracking |
| Performance Monitoring | Core Web Vitals (LCP, INP, CLS, TTFB), uptime monitoring, SSL certificate monitoring, public status pages with custom domain support |
| Privacy & Compliance | Cookieless tracking, GDPR/CCPA/PECR ready, EU hosting, data anonymization, open source |
| Access & Security | Role-based access control, two-factor authentication, OAuth (Google, GitHub) |
| Developer Experience | Simple script tag, framework SDKs (React, Next.js), self-hosting option, <2KB payload |
Getting Started
Betterlytics can be used as a managed cloud service or self-hosted on your own infrastructure.
| Cloud | Self-Hosted | |
|---|---|---|
| Get started free | Setup guide | |
| Setup | Instant, ready in 30 seconds | Manual installation via Docker |
| Infrastructure | Managed by us (EU-based) | Managed by you |
| Updates | Automatic | Manual |
| Data location | EU cloud infrastructure | Your own servers |
| Cost | Free tier available, paid plans to scale | Your infrastructure costs only |
| Support | Included | Community |
Dashboard Preview
Overview
Geography Insights
User Journey Diagram
Events and Live Event Insights
Core Web Vitals
Uptime & SSL Monitoring
... and much more
Ideas & Suggestions
Have an idea for Betterlytics? We'd love to hear it!
- Start a discussion to share ideas or ask questions
- Found a bug? Open an issue
- Want to contribute code? Check out CONTRIBUTING.md
License & Attribution
This project is licensed under the AGPL-3.0 License.
Third-Party Components
Betterlytics includes components from other open source projects. See THIRD-PARTY-LICENSES.md for detailed attribution and license information.
Community
Join our small community of developers and privacy advocates:
- Discord - Get help, share ideas, and connect with other users and developers
- Bluesky - Follow us for updates and announcements
- GitHub Issues - Report bugs and request features
- GitHub Discussions - Ask questions and share feedback
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