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AWStats vs Stats
Both stand on web analytics tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2
AWStats provides broad log-based reporting with flexible deployment and open-source licensing. Its setup depends on server-log access and Perl execution, while the project’s original release is version 8.0.
Visit AWStats Free plan API
Stats combines event, funnel, and ecommerce analytics with API access. A free tier supports basic tracking, while paid plans expand websites, history, reporting, heatmaps, and branding.
Visit StatsThe facts
| AWStats | Stats | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | API |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Starter: $4 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 5 |
| Maker | AWStats | Stats |
| Website | awstats.org | alestat.com |
| On web analytics tools | #42 of 142 | #46 of 142 |
AWStats: what it does well
- Free GNU GPL v3 software
- Analyzes web, FTP, mail, and streaming logs
- Runs via command line or CGI
- Offers configurable plugins and filters
- Supports static and dynamic report output
What to know first
- Requires readable server logs
- Requires Perl command-line or CGI access
- PDF export is experimental
- Support responses are not guaranteed
Stats: what it does well
- Free plan includes events and conversions
- Tracks ecommerce activity and conversion funnels
- API access for connected workflows
- Paid tiers support multiple websites
- Business plan includes white-label branding
What to know first
- Free plan limits history to 30 days
- Free plan supports one website
- Business plan caps 100,000 monthly pageviews
- Enterprise pricing is custom
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