About the Project by aptabase
Open Source, Privacy-First and Simple Analytics for Mobile, Desktop and Web Apps
About About the Project
From the project's README at github.com/aptabase/aptabase. Lightly cleaned for readability; for the full source see the upstream repo.
Aptabase is an open-source alternative to Firebase/Google Analytics, specifically built for Mobile, Desktop and Web apps.
Extensive list of SDK: No matter what framework or language you use, we have an SDK for you. Swift, React Native, Flutter, Electron, Kotlin, and many others.
Privacy-First: We prioritize user privacy and collect minimal usage data without using unique identifiers. Instead, we focus on monitoring sessions, complying fully with GDPR, CCPA, and PECR regulations.
Simple: Built-in and user-friendly dashboard for all your essential metrics, enabling you to gain insights effortlessly and grasp the dynamics of your apps.
Health score breakdown
6-dimension composite. See methodology for formula and weights.
Adoption signals
Real-world usage data, pulled from each registry. The bigger the numbers, the more battle-tested the project.
| Signal | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | 1.7k | github.com/aptabase/aptabase |
| GitHub forks | 129 | github.com/aptabase/aptabase |
Release & maintenance
Is this project actively maintained, or about to die? Check the recency of last commit and last release.
| Project age | 3.3 years | since Mar 2023 |
| Last commit | 4 months ago | Feb 22, 2026 |
| Security policy | SECURITY.md | declared by maintainers |
Self-hosting cost across providers
Detected requirements: 4GB RAM, 40GB disk minimum. Cheapest plan per provider that meets the requirement.
| Provider | Plan | Specs | Monthly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| hetzner | CAX11 | 2c · 4GB · 40GB | $4.13 USD | Deploy → |
| vultr | VC2 | 1c · 1GB · 25GB | $5 USD | Deploy → |
| linode | Nanode 1GB | 1c · 1GB · 25GB | $5.12 USD | Deploy → |
| digitalocean | Basic Regular 1GB | 1c · 1GB · 25GB | $6 USD | Deploy → |
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