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GoAccess vs OpenPanel

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

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GO GoAccess Real-time web log analyzer and interactive viewer VS OP OpenPanel Open-source web and product analytics in one tool
FeatureGoAccessOpenPanel
CategoryMonitoring & StatusWeb Analytics
LicenseMITAGPL-3.0
LanguageCTypeScript
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM64 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, binarydocker
GitHub stars★ 20,762★ 6,290
First released20102024
ReplacesGoogle AnalyticsMixpanel, Google Analytics

Why pick each one

Choose GoAccess if…

  • Extremely fast and lightweight
  • Works fully offline
GoAccess details

Choose OpenPanel if…

  • Mixpanel-style features open-source
  • Modern dashboard
OpenPanel details

Frequently asked questions

Is GoAccess or OpenPanel better?

GoAccess is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider OpenPanel if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are GoAccess and OpenPanel free and open-source?

Yes. GoAccess is licensed under MIT and OpenPanel under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run GoAccess and OpenPanel with Docker?

GoAccess: yes. OpenPanel: yes.

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