Jitsu vs OpenReplay
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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Jitsu
Open-source data ingestion and event collection engine
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OpenReplay
Self-hosted session replay and product analytics
| Feature | Jitsu | OpenReplay |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Web Analytics | Web Analytics |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 4,096 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes | docker, kubernetes |
| GitHub stars | ★ 5,016 | ★ 12,458 |
| First released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Replaces | Segment | FullStory, LogRocket |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Jitsu or OpenReplay better?
Neither is universally better. OpenReplay has the larger community, while Jitsu is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Jitsu and OpenReplay free and open-source?
Yes. Jitsu is licensed under MIT and OpenReplay under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Jitsu and OpenReplay with Docker?
Jitsu: yes. OpenReplay: yes.