Minilytics is a clean, small open-source project. It’s a good reason to try self-hosted revenue analytics, and its live globe set the bar for ours.
At a glance
| Detail | DataPenny | Minilytics |
|---|---|---|
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Price | Free to self-host | Free to self-host |
| Available now | Repository opens at launch | Yes |
| Payment connections | Stripe, Dodo, Razorpay, Lemon Squeezy, Polar, Paddle, Creem | Stripe, Dodo |
| Payments API | Yes | Yes |
| Live globe | Yes | Yes |
| Cookieless modes | Per site | No |
| Peak hours, reading time, path to purchase | Yes | No |
| Telegram alerts | Yes | No |
| MCP server | Yes | No |
When Minilytics is the better pick
- You want MIT licensing, because you plan to build it into a closed product.
- You take payments through Stripe or Dodo and want a smaller codebase to read.
- You want to install something today.
When DataPenny is the better pick
- You take payments through anything beyond Stripe and Dodo.
- You need cookieless or consent-based tracking.
- You want reading time, peak hours, lifetime value or alerts.
- You want to ask an AI agent about your numbers.
Checked November 2026. DataPenny isn’t affiliated with Minilytics.