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MintyMetrics vs S3STAT
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 Self-hostedWeb
MintyMetrics focuses on lightweight, privacy-first analytics under your own hosting. Check your server’s PHP and SQLite support, then configure retention and optional geolocation to match your needs.
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S3STAT focuses on turning AWS access logs into recurring reports and charts through the web. Its free option, exports, retention, and sharing are practical, but API users and mission-critical operators should review the stated limits.
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| MintyMetrics | S3STAT | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Self-hosted, Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Standard: $10 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 7 |
| Maker | Not published | S3STAT |
| Website | mintymetrics.com | s3stat.com |
| On web analytics tools | #71 of 142 | #75 of 142 |
MintyMetrics: what it does well
- Free forever with no subscriptions
- Single PHP file deployment
- No cookies, fingerprinting, or third-party data sharing
- Custom event JavaScript API
- Hub Mode tracks multiple sites
What to know first
- Requires PHP 8.1 or later and SQLite
- Self-hosting requires server setup
- Raw hit retention defaults to 90 days
- Country geolocation is optional
S3STAT: what it does well
- Free plan and 30-day trial
- Unlimited data retention
- Reports cover multiple traffic dimensions
- AWS credentials stay off S3STAT servers
- Time-limited password-protected report links
What to know first
- No API access
- Self-managed mode excludes CloudFront distributions
- Self-managed accounts receive no support
- Standard plan is not advised for mission-critical functions
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