Ackee vs OpenReplay
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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Ackee
Self-hosted, privacy-focused analytics tool
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OpenReplay
Self-hosted session replay and product analytics
| Feature | Ackee | OpenReplay |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Web Analytics | Web Analytics |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 4,096 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, kubernetes |
| GitHub stars | ★ 4,689 | ★ 12,458 |
| First released | 2018 | 2021 |
| Replaces | Google Analytics | FullStory, LogRocket |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Ackee or OpenReplay better?
Neither is universally better. OpenReplay has the larger community, while Ackee is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Ackee and OpenReplay free and open-source?
Yes. Ackee is licensed under MIT and OpenReplay under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Ackee and OpenReplay with Docker?
Ackee: yes. OpenReplay: yes.