Umami vs Countly
Umami is open-source, privacy-focused web analytics you can self-host, while Countly is open-source product analytics for mobile, web, and desktop with crash reporting. Umami is built for developers who want free, self-hosted, privacy-first analytics, whereas Countly targets mobile app teams wanting open-source analytics.
At a glance
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Umami
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Countly
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| Best for | Developers who want free, self-hosted, privacy-first analytics | Mobile app teams wanting open-source analytics |
| Starting price | Free | Free |
| Free tier | ✓ | ✓ |
| Open source | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free tier available | ✓ | ✓ |
| Open source | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cookieless | ✓ | — |
| Crash Reports | — | ✓ |
| Custom Events | ✓ | — |
| Mobile Analytics | — | ✓ |
| Open Source | ✓ | — |
| Push Notifications | — | ✓ |
| Real-Time Dashboard | ✓ | — |
| Self-Hosted | ✓ | — |
| Surveys | — | ✓ |
Umami
Strengths
- Free and open source
- Easy to self-host (Docker, Vercel, Railway)
- Clean, modern dashboard
- Privacy-focused, no cookies
Weaknesses
- Requires self-hosting for free use
- Fewer features than GA or even Plausible
- Limited integrations
- Cloud pricing not competitive with Plausible
Countly
Strengths
- Open source and transparent
- Includes Mobile Analytics as a core feature, purpose-built for analytics workflows
- Fully open-source — you can self-host, audit the code, and avoid vendor lock-in
- The core product is free with no paywalled essentials
Weaknesses
- May lack some advanced features
- Self-hosting is free but requires server maintenance and DevOps knowledge
- Fewer built-in features means you may need additional tools to cover gaps
- Data accuracy depends on tracking setup — misconfigured events give misleading results
The bottom line
Pricing: Both Umami and Countly are free, so this decision comes down to features and philosophy rather than budget.
Feature gaps: Umami offers Cookieless, Custom Events and Open Source that Countly lacks. Countly brings Crash Reports, Mobile Analytics and Push Notifications that Umami does not have.
Team fit: Umami is geared toward individual users and small setups, while Countly is aimed at mid-size teams teams. Pick the one that matches where your team is today and where it is headed — migrating tools later is always painful.
Open source: Both Umami and Countly are open source, so self-hosting and code audits are on the table with either choice.
Where each tool shines: Umami's biggest strengths are: free and open source. easy to self-host (docker, vercel, railway). Countly's biggest strengths are: open source and transparent. includes mobile analytics as a core feature, purpose-built for analytics workflows.
Watch out for: With Umami, users commonly note that requires self-hosting for free use. With Countly, the main complaint is that may lack some advanced features.
Choose Umami if...
- Your profile matches its sweet spot: developers who want free, self-hosted, privacy-first analytics
- You specifically need Cookieless and Custom Events
- You care about easy to self-host (docker, vercel, railway)
- Your team size fits the individuals profile Umami is designed for
Choose Countly if...
- You need a tool built for mobile app teams wanting open-source analytics
- You specifically need Crash Reports and Mobile Analytics
- You care about includes mobile analytics as a core feature, purpose-built for analytics workflows
- Your team size fits the mid-size teams profile Countly is designed for
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