HitKeep – Privacy-first web analytics in a single binary

Summary: HitKeep is a self-hosted or managed web analytics platform that runs as a single Go binary with no external dependencies. It uses DuckDB for storage and NSQ as an in-process message broker, enabling cookie-free tracking and efficient data handling without Postgres or Redis.

What it does

HitKeep collects and processes web analytics by enqueueing events in memory and batching writes to DuckDB, overcoming single-writer constraints with an embedded message broker and a compiled dashboard.

Who it's for

It targets developers and teams seeking lightweight, privacy-focused analytics without complex infrastructure.

Why it matters

It simplifies analytics deployment by eliminating external databases and dependencies while ensuring privacy and efficient data processing.