GoAccess vs Shynet
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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GoAccess
Real-time web log analyzer and interactive viewer
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Shynet
Modern, privacy-friendly, detailed web analytics
| Feature | GoAccess | Shynet |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Monitoring & Status | Web Analytics |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | C | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, binary | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 20,762 | ★ 3,145 |
| First released | 2010 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Google Analytics | Google Analytics |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is GoAccess or Shynet better?
Neither is universally better. GoAccess has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are GoAccess and Shynet free and open-source?
Yes. GoAccess is licensed under MIT and Shynet under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run GoAccess and Shynet with Docker?
GoAccess: yes. Shynet: yes.