Swetrix is a cookieless, open-source web analytics platform for teams that need GDPR-compliant traffic data without Google Analytics' data sharing or Plausible's subscription cost at the hosted tier.
The Problem
Google Analytics uses cookies, builds user profiles, and sends behavioral data to Google's advertising infrastructure, creating GDPR consent obligations. Self-hosting Plausible or Fathom analytics requires setup and ongoing maintenance. Teams wanting a cookieless alternative with custom event tracking and a lower-cost hosted option have few fully open-source choices.
How Swetrix Solves It
Swetrix tracks page views, referrers, device types, countries, and custom events using a cookieless approach that aggregates data rather than tracking individuals. The dashboard is real-time and includes session tracking, bounce rate, and funnel analysis for multi-step conversion flows. Deploy via Docker for self-hosted operation, or use Swetrix Cloud with a free tier for low-traffic sites. AGPL-3.0 licensed with full source on GitHub.
Key Features
- Cookieless tracking with no personal data collection or cross-site identifiers
- Real-time dashboard with page views, referrers, device types, and geographic data
- Custom event tracking for conversions, button clicks, and user interactions
- Funnel analysis for multi-step conversion flows
- Self-hosted via Docker or use Swetrix Cloud with a free tier
- AGPL-3.0 licensed with full source on GitHub
Who It's For
Swetrix is best for developers and small teams who need GDPR-compliant analytics with custom event tracking and want either a self-hosted deployment or a lower-cost cloud alternative to established analytics platforms.
Compared to Google Analytics
Unlike Google Analytics, Swetrix does not use cookies, does not build user profiles, and does not share data with an ad network. Google Analytics offers deeper audience segmentation and Google Ads integration; Swetrix provides straightforward, privacy-respecting traffic data with no consent banner required.
