Replacement Guide

How to Build Your Own Countly

Replace Countly with a custom build. Privacy-focused digital analytics, now AI-ready

Few Days
83 features9 integrations3-5 days

Estimated Timeline

Based on 83 features at Few Days difficulty, expect about 3-5 days with AI-assisted development.

1
Architecture & setup
Half day
2
Core features
2-3 days
3
Testing & polish
1 day

Recommended Tech Stack

Next.js 14

Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components

Supabase

PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions

Tailwind CSS

Utility-first styling for rapid UI development

Key Features to Replicate

Top features across 8 categories. See all 83 features

Analytics(29 features)

Acquisition

Track user acquisition metrics and sources

Activity MapPremium

Visualize the session and event data in country-, state- and city-level of detail

Browsers

Track and report on browsers of your web visitors

Consolidate

Bring data together from multiple apps to a single app

Data Points

Track data point consumption in your Countly server

+24 more in this category

Security(12 features)

Active Directory (SSO)Premium

Single sign-on integration with Active Directory

Audit Logs

Keep detailed audit logs of Countly user actions, such as app creation and data population

Authentication and AuthorizationPremium

Add-ons to tighter security and increased productivity

Authentication Speed

Speed up Countly users' login processes

Azure AD (SSO)Premium

Single sign-on integration with Azure Active Directory

+7 more in this category

Data Management(5 features)

Data ManagerPremium

Manage, edit, and update Events, Event Groups, and more

Data Migration

Migrate data from one Countly server to another

Data Populator

Generate sample data for an active app to test your data collection plan

Filtering RulesPremium

Filter out the collection of specific requests, events, sessions, or properties

Incoming Data LogsPremium

Centralize and further explore all incoming requests from SDKs

Engagement(5 features)

Content BuilderPremium

Design and manage rich, personalized in-app content and notifications without touching a single line of code

GeolocationsPremium

Send push notifications to your users based on their location

JourneysPremium

Orchestrate multi-step flows triggered by user actions, properties, or feedback

Push ApproverPremium

Extra protection and approval for push notifications

Push Notifications

Engage users at anytime with customized notifications and boost retention

Professional Services(5 features)

Custom DevelopmentPremium

Custom development services

Plugin Development SupportPremium

Professional support for plugin development

SDK Integration SupportPremium

Professional support for SDK integration

Server InstallationPremium

Professional server installation services

Server MaintenancePremium

Professional server maintenance services

Management(4 features)

Config Transfer

Transfer your app configurations across apps and servers

Database Viewer

Browse Countly databases from the user interface or via the REST API

GroupsPremium

Simplify user management by creating user groups that have common rights

Server Logs

View, download, and clear server files for easier debugging and error reporting

Feedback(3 features)

NPS®Premium

Measure customer experience and long-term loyalty using Net Promoter Score® (NPS®) surveys

Ratings

Find out if your app and website are making your users smile or frown

SurveysPremium

Get the crucial insights to become data-driven and build apps and websites that users love

Integrations(3 features)

Adjust IntegrationPremium

Integrate for precise attribution tracking

Hooks

Trigger external HTTP endpoints and receive emails based on incoming data and internal events

Jira IntegrationPremium

Create and synchronize Jira issues directly from Countly

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Countly

Monthly$40/mo
Yearly$480/yr
5-Year Total$2.4k

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~9 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyEasy

Total Cost Comparison

1 YearSave $240
SaaS
$480
DIY
$240
3 YearsSave $720
SaaS
$1.4k
DIY
$720
5 YearsSave $1.2k
SaaS
$2.4k
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 83 features at easy complexity.

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