Druid vs Postiz
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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Druid
Distributed, column-oriented, real-time analytics data store
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Postiz
Schedule posts, track the performance of your content, and manage all
| Feature | Druid | Postiz |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Web Analytics | Web Analytics |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Java | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 14,042 | ★ 34,393 |
| First released | 2026 | 2026 |
| Replaces | — | — |
Why pick each one
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
Choose Postiz if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 34.4k GitHub stars
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Druid or Postiz better?
Neither is universally better. Postiz has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Druid and Postiz free and open-source?
Yes. Druid is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Postiz under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Druid and Postiz with Docker?
Druid: yes. Postiz: yes.