Gramps Web vs Redash
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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Redash
Connect, query, visualize, and share your data
| Feature | Gramps Web | Redash |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Web Analytics | Web Analytics |
| License | free | BSD-2-Clause |
| Language | JavaScript | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, one-click | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,586 | ★ 28,737 |
| First released | 2023 | 2013 |
| Replaces | — | Tableau, Mode Analytics |
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 Redash if…
- Released under the BSD-2-Clause license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 28.7k GitHub stars
- Written in Python
Frequently asked questions
Is Gramps Web or Redash better?
Neither is universally better. Redash 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 Redash free and open-source?
Yes. Gramps Web is licensed under free and Redash under BSD-2-Clause. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Gramps Web and Redash with Docker?
Gramps Web: yes. Redash: yes.