Urchin 6 Specs



What is Urchin Software?


Urchin Software is a web analytics solution similar in scope to Google Analytics but is a software version, hosted and managed by the customer. It represents an upgraded version of Urchin 5. Like Google Analytics, it provides advertisers and website owners with the tools to better understand their users browsing experience.

The major difference between Urchin and Google Analytics is that Urchin is hosted by you, the user, and therefore requires technical setup to process log files. However, your analytics data is housed internally and locally so there are more options for re-processing and customizing the data. Also, Urchin is not free ($2995), like Google Analytics, and does not have the most recent interface updates and email reporting capabilities that were launched in Google Analytics in May 2007.

How does Urchin Software work?


Urchin Software is an installable software product that requires server side configuration, database setup, and log processing. Maintenance of Urchin software entails significant technical overhead, since system administrators will need to monitor log files, backup data and perform product updates.

The Software should be set up by a system administrator with access to webserver logs. It comes bundled with an Apache webserver binary for configuration and report delivery, and uses 3rd party database software (mysql or postgresql depending on platform).

Basic system recommendations: Windows server OS, Linux 2.4/2.6 kernel, and FreeBSD; 2gb ram, 250gb drive

What platforms are supported?

  • Windows 2003 Server
  • Windows XP
  • Windows 2000
  • Linux (kernel 2.6) - generic for most of Linux flavors
  • Linux (kernel 2.4) - generic for most of Linuxflavors
  • FreeBSD 6

Supported databases for each platforms are:
  • MySQL 4, 5
  • PostgreSQL5

Supported Webservers are:
  • Apache (all platforms)
  • IIS (windows only)


Will there be other platforms supported by Urchin 6?


Yes, the product team is planning to release an additional several additional platforms / configurations shortly after the launch in March / April.

What languages will be supported in Urchin 6?

  • US English
  • UK English
  • French
  • Italian
  • German
  • Spanish
  • Chinese
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Brazilian Portuguese


Why is Google launching this product?


The Software version is an alternative to Google Analytics, which is a hosted service by Google offered “on-demand” by logging into a Google Analytics account. Urchin Software is intended for customers that prefer to keep their website traffic data strictly in-house. It also allows tracking firewall-protected content such as a corporate intranet, and features greater customization flexibility and data processing options.

What is new in Urchin 6?


Click Here for a full list of new features in Urchin 6.

How much does Urchin 6 cost? Where can users purchase Urchin 6?


For pricing and purchase information, please visit our Urchin 6 Pricing and Purchase page.

Are future upgrades included in the license price?


All minor upgrades (designated by the pattern "6.x") will be free to those who own a license for Urchin 6. Future major upgrades will not be free and we are not offering upgrade rights that cover them for purchase.