AWStats is a free, powerful, feature-rich tool that generates advanced web, streaming, FTP, or email server statistics graphically. This log analyzer works both as a CGI (Common Gateway Interface) or from the command line, displaying all the possible information contained in your logs through a few graphical web pages. Use a partial information file to be able to process large log files quickly and frequently.

Features and compatibility

AWStats can analyze log files from all major server tools such as Apache log files (NCSA/XLF/ELF combined log format or CLF common log format), WebStar, IIS (W3C log format) and many other web servers, proxy servers, WAP servers, streaming servers, mail servers and some FTP servers.

To get an idea of ​​the features and differences between the most famous statistics tools (AWStats, Analog, Webalizer, etc.), you can consult a comparison table that illustrates the functionalities of each one.

License and Distribution

AWStats is free software distributed under the GNU General Public License. This license guarantees that you can freely use, modify and distribute the software, as long as you maintain the same license in derivative versions. You can consult a license table to find out what you can and cannot do with this software.

Versatility and requirements

Since AWStats works from the command line and also as a CGI, it is compatible with all web hosting providers that allow the use of Perl, CGI and log access. This versatility makes AWStats an ideal choice for both individual users and businesses that need to analyze their data efficiently and accurately.

In short, AWStats is a must-have tool for any system administrator or web developer who needs to obtain detailed and graphical information about the performance and usage of their servers. Its ability to process large volumes of data quickly, along with its broad compatibility and free license, makes it a standout option in the field of server log analysis.