ahoy

The premium Open Source alternative to Google Analytics

🎯 Best for:Rails applications requiring internal analytics without compromising user privacy.

What is ahoy?

A privacy-focused analytics engine that tracks visits and events directly within a Rails application's own database. It eliminates the need for third-party tracking scripts by providing a native, server-side solution for user behavior analysis.

Tech Stack
RubyAnalytics & BI

Why ahoy?

  • Zero third-party data leakage
  • Easy integration with Rails
  • Custom event tracking

Limitations

  • Increases database size
  • No built-in visualization UI
  • Requires manual report building
3/6/2026
Last Update
382
Forks
8
Issues
MIT
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Google Analytics)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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