Jitsu vs Shynet
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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Shynet
Modern, privacy-friendly, detailed web analytics
| Feature | Jitsu | Shynet |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Web Analytics | Web Analytics |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 5,016 | ★ 3,145 |
| First released | 2020 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Segment | Google Analytics |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Jitsu or Shynet better?
Neither is universally better. Jitsu has the larger community, while Shynet is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Jitsu and Shynet free and open-source?
Yes. Jitsu is licensed under MIT and Shynet under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Jitsu and Shynet with Docker?
Jitsu: yes. Shynet: yes.