description AWStats Overview

AWStats is a legacy, self-hosted web analytics tool that generates reports from web server log files. It provides information on page views, visitor counts, and referral sources.

While offering more features than Webalizer, it's still considered outdated and lacks the advanced capabilities of modern analytics platforms. It's a free option for basic log file analysis, but not recommended for complex analysis.

help AWStats FAQ

What is AWStats?
AWStats is a legacy, self-hosted web analytics tool that generates reports from web server log files. It provides information on page views, visitor counts, and referral sources. While offering more features than Webalizer, it's still considered outdated and lacks the advanced capabilities of modern analytics platforms. It's a free option for basic log file analysis, but not recommended for complex analysis.
How good is AWStats?
AWStats scores 4.2/10 (Poor) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Software SAAS category.
What are the best alternatives to AWStats?
See our alternatives page for AWStats for a ranked list with scores. Top alternatives include: Open Web Log Analyzer, Webalizer, GoJS.
How does AWStats compare to Open Web Log Analyzer?
See our detailed comparison of AWStats vs Open Web Log Analyzer with scores, features, and an AI-powered verdict.
Is AWStats worth it in 2026?
With a score of 4.2/10, AWStats is a solid option in Software SAAS. See all Software SAAS ranked.

Reviews & Comments

Write a Review

lock

Please sign in to share your review

rate_review

Be the first to review

Share your thoughts with the community and help others make better decisions.

Save to your list

Create your first list and start tracking the tools that matter to you.

Track favorites
Get updates
Compare scores

Already have an account? Sign in

Compare Items

See how they stack up against each other

Comparing
VS
Select 1 more item to compare