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Histats alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Histats alternative is StatCounter (2.8 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Histats compared with 5 alternatives: StatCounter, W3Counter, Clicky, GoatCounter and Open Web Analytics.
Histats is free to use. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| HistatsThis tool | Free | Free | Web |
| StatCounter | Free plan · from €9/mo | Yes | Web, Windows, iOS, Android |
| W3Counter | Free plan · from $149/yr | Yes | Web |
| Clicky | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| GoatCounter | Free | Free | Web |
| Open Web Analytics | Free | Free | Web |
Price against what you get
Histats has no paid plan and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
StatCounter and Clicky score higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Histats
StatCounter
Web traffic stats with a live visitor feed and session replay
- StatCounter starts at €9 per month for up to 20,000 sessions (€97 billed yearly).
- StatCounter also lists iOS, Android and Windows apps.
- StatCounter also covers session replay.
Suits: Small sites that want a free traffic counter with no training
W3Counter
Website analytics with live visitor tracking and hit counters
- W3Counter starts at $149 per year for 3 websites, billed annually ($19 per month billed monthly).
Suits: Owners of small sites who want one account with live visitor views
Clicky
Real-time, privacy-friendly web analytics with heatmaps
- Clicky starts at $9.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly).
- Clicky also lists a browser extension.
- Clicky also covers dashboards and a/B testing.
Suits: Site owners who want live visitor logs rather than only summary reports
GoatCounter
Open source web analytics, free and donation-supported
- GoatCounter is free.
- GoatCounter is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- GoatCounter does not cover reports, which Histats does.
Suits: Personal sites and blogs that want counts without a consent notice
Open Web Analytics
Free self-hosted web analytics framework with heatmaps
- Open Web Analytics is free.
- Open Web Analytics is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Open Web Analytics also covers session replay.
Suits: Developers who want to host their own analytics
Limits worth knowing in Histats
- Support is through a forum or Facebook, per the features page.
- The log analyzer covers the last 20,000 hits.
- The service is web-only and the site lists no paid tier, so no business-level support terms are published.
- The site shows a widget opt-out and policy page, so check its privacy and cookie policies before using it where consent rules apply.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Histats?
The alternatives to Histats in this directory are StatCounter, W3Counter, Clicky, GoatCounter and Open Web Analytics. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Histats.
Is there a free alternative to Histats?
Yes. GoatCounter and Open Web Analytics are free to use. StatCounter, W3Counter and Clicky have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Histats alternatives work on Windows?
The Histats listing does not include a Windows app. StatCounter lists one.
Which Histats alternatives work on Android?
The Histats listing does not include an Android app. StatCounter lists one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Histats?
GoatCounter and Open Web Analytics are described as open source on their own sites.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Nov 12, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.