AWStats

Open-source log file analyzer generating advanced statistics for web servers.

About AWStats

AWStats is a free, open-source log analyzer written in Perl that generates advanced statistics from web, streaming, FTP, and mail server log files. Running as a CGI script or from the command line, it reports visits, unique visitors, peak hours, countries, browsers, operating systems, search keywords, HTTP errors, and robot traffic in graphical web pages. Licensed under the GNU GPL, it suits hosting providers and site owners who analyze their own server logs.

AWStats website preview

Live preview of awstats.org via the WordPress mShots service — it can take a few seconds to generate on a first visit.

AWStats: strengths & things to check

Strengths

Completely free to use — this directory lists no paid plan for it.
Covers analytics, log analyzer, open source, self hosted — see the focus areas listed in its key facts.
Has 6 close alternatives in the same category on this page, so switching or comparing is easy.

Things to check

Free tools can change their model or shut down — avoid locking critical work into it without an export path.
Current plan prices are not listed here (they change too often to print reliably) — confirm the exact price on the official site.
It is one of 1009 tools in the Data & Analytics category here — compare it against the alternatives below before you commit.

Derived from this listing's own data (pricing model, focus areas and category) — not a hands-on review score.

AWStats pricing

Pricing model	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
Free access	Yes — fully free
Current plan prices	Listed on the official site — prices change, so this directory links out instead of printing a number that may already be stale.
Official site	awstats.org

AWStats key facts

Category: Data & Analytics
Pricing: Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
Focus areas: analytics, log analyzer, open source, self hosted
Official site: awstats.org

AWStats FAQ

How much does AWStats cost?

Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. Current plans and prices are listed on the official site (awstats.org).

What is AWStats used for?

Open-source log file analyzer generating advanced statistics for web servers. Its focus areas in the Data & Analytics category: analytics, log analyzer, open source, self hosted.

Where can I try AWStats?

On its official site, awstats.org — the Visit Official Site button above goes straight there.

AWStats vs alternatives

	AWStats	Offen	Ackee	ArchivesSpace
Pricing	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
Focus areas	analytics, log analyzer, open source, self hosted	analytics, privacy, open source, self hosted	analytics, privacy, self hosted	archives, open source, libraries, self hosted
Official site	awstats.org	offen.dev	ackee.electerious.com	archivesspace.org
Directory status	Listed	Listed	Listed	Listed

Side-by-side from each listing's own directory data. Full alternative cards are below.

About the Data & Analytics category

Analytics and BI platforms that turn raw data into clear insights. The Data & Analytics category on Tools Hub currently lists 1009 tools. Alongside AWStats, it includes Dreeve, Litlyx, Prisme Analytics, CKAN.

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Alternatives to AWStats

Tools in the same Data & Analytics category that share focus areas with AWStats — worth comparing before you commit:

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More in Data & Analytics

Comparing tools in the Data & Analytics category? These related listings are worth a look: Dreeve — Self-hosted, open-source dashboard for your sports and fitness data; Litlyx — Cookieless, GDPR-compliant web analytics with an AI-powered dashboard; Prisme Analytics — Privacy-friendly web analytics built on Grafana and ClickHouse.