Existing analytics tools are either too complex, lack specific features like per-user attribution and bot protection, or become too expensive for side projects, forcing developers to build custom solutions.

Workarounds Described

• Writing manual SQL filters to remove test data from PostHog
• Building a custom analytics microservice from scratch
• Using Redis for caching and custom flushes to avoid database overload
• Implementing bot protection manually with MaxMind DB and behavioral signals
• Creating pre-aggregated daily rollup tables for faster queries

Implied Software Gaps

• Analytics tool with mutable events and easy data cleanup
• Affordable analytics platform with per-user attribution and bot protection
• Lightweight analytics solution with export options and scalable architecture

AnalyticsLite Pro

A lightweight, affordable analytics platform designed for developers and side projects, offering essential features like per-user attribution, robust bot protection, and clean data exports without unnecessary complexity. It combines the simplicity of Plausible with the power of PostHog's filtering, all at a fraction of the cost.

Existing Solutions Mentioned