We accidentally built a simpler (and cheaper) PostHog alternative

Hey IH,

A year ago, I set out to build a lightweight, privacy-friendly alternative to Google Analytics. I just wanted something simple that didn't track everything under the sun.

But then, "feature creep" happened in the best way possible.

Every time I wanted to debug a user issue, I'd reach for a new tool.

• Need to see what went wrong in that session? Add a Session Replay tool.

• Getting weird JS errors? Add error tracking.

• Is the site actually up for everyone? Add uptime monitoring.

I eventually looked at my stack and realized I'd just rebuilt a bloated enterprise suite, but for my own personal needs. We've effectively evolved Betterlytics into a more streamlined, "indie-sized" alternative to heavyweights like PostHog.

The "Indie" Stack Consolidation

Most of us are paying for 4 to 5 different services just to keep a simple web app running. We decided to stop paying those bills and just build those features into one dashboard.

We've kept it fast and focused on the stuff that actually matters to small teams:

• Session Replays & Error Tracking: So you don't have to guess what's broken.

• Performance Insights (CWV): Because Google rewards speed.

• Uptime Monitoring: Built-in, so you can finally kill that extra subscription.

It feels much better having one tab open that tells me if the site is up, if it's fast, and if the users are actually happy.

I'm curious, when you look at your current stack, which tool do you keep "just in case" but secretly wish you could ditch?
Is there a specific service that feels like "overkill" for your current stage?