Abby vs Druid
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted web analytics options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Abby
Open-source A/B testing and feature flags
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Druid
Distributed, column-oriented, real-time analytics data store
| Feature | Abby | Druid |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Web Analytics | Web Analytics |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | Java |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 167 | ★ 14,042 |
| First released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Replaces | LaunchDarkly, Optimizely | — |
Why pick each one
Choose Abby if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in TypeScript
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Choose Druid if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 14k GitHub stars
- Written in Java
Frequently asked questions
Is Abby or Druid better?
Neither is universally better. Druid has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Abby and Druid free and open-source?
Yes. Abby is licensed under MIT and Druid under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Abby and Druid with Docker?
Abby: yes. Druid: yes.