Gramps Web vs Metabase
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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Gramps Web
Web app for collaborative genealogy
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Metabase
Open-source business intelligence and dashboards
| Feature | Gramps Web | Metabase |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Web Analytics | Web Analytics |
| License | free | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | Clojure |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, one-click | docker, bare-metal, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,586 | ★ 48,597 |
| First released | 2023 | 2015 |
| Replaces | — | Tableau, Looker |
Why pick each one
Choose Gramps Web if…
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- One-click install on common self-host platforms
- Active community (1.6k GitHub stars)
Choose Metabase if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 48.6k GitHub stars
- Written in Clojure
Frequently asked questions
Is Gramps Web or Metabase better?
Neither is universally better. Metabase has the larger community, while Gramps Web is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Gramps Web and Metabase free and open-source?
Yes. Gramps Web is licensed under free and Metabase under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Gramps Web and Metabase with Docker?
Gramps Web: yes. Metabase: yes.