Countly/countly-server

What is it?

Key features

• 01Collects sessions, views and custom events from mobile, web and desktop apps.
• 02Reports crashes and errors across iOS, Android, Flutter, Unity, Node.js and JavaScript.
• 03Sends rich push notifications to iOS and Android devices.
• 04Adjusts app logic and appearance remotely with remote configuration.
• 05Includes a Compliance Hub for consent collection and data subject requests.
• 06Offers read and write APIs and a plugin architecture for customization.

Use cases

• Running product analytics on your own servers to keep user data in-house.
• Monitoring app crashes and errors across several client platforms.
• Sending targeted push notifications and remotely tuning app behavior.
• Meeting GDPR or similar consent and data request obligations with built-in compliance tools.

Quick start

1. 1

   Install on a fresh Ubuntu or CentOS server with the official install script

   wget -qO- https://c.ly/install | bash
2. 2

   Or run Countly Lite with Docker, following the official Docker instructions

Things to know

• !The installer assumes a fresh Ubuntu, CentOS or RHEL machine with ports 80 and 443 free and open.
• !The license is AGPL-3.0 with a modified Section 7, so review the terms before commercial use.
• !Countly Lite is free only under a non-commercial license; advanced features require Enterprise or Flex plans.

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FAQ

What is countly-server?

Self-hosted, privacy-first product analytics and engagement platform covering web, mobile, desktop and IoT apps. Countly is an analytics and customer engagement platform that can be deployed on-premises or in a private cloud, so teams keep full ownership of their data. It collects sessions, views and events from mobile, web, desktop and connected devices, and presents them in built-in reports and customizable dashboards.

Is countly-server free to use? What license does it have?

countly-server is open source under the Other license. Check the license terms before using it in commercial products.

Is countly-server still maintained?

Actively maintained. The last commit to countly-server was on Oct 20, 2026.

What can I use countly-server for?

Running product analytics on your own servers to keep user data in-house. Monitoring app crashes and errors across several client platforms. Sending targeted push notifications and remotely tuning app behavior. Meeting GDPR or similar consent and data request obligations with built-in compliance tools.

How do I install countly-server?

Install on a fresh Ubuntu or CentOS server with the official install script: wget -qO- https://c.ly/install | bash Or run Countly Lite with Docker, following the official Docker instructions

Where can I get countly-server?

The source code and installation instructions are on GitHub: https://github.com/Countly/countly-server