Litlyx 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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FeatureLitlyxShynet
CategoryWeb AnalyticsWeb Analytics
LicenseAGPL-3.0Apache-2.0
LanguageTypeScriptPython
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM512 MB512 MB
Deploymentdockerdocker
GitHub stars★ 1,742★ 3,145
First released20242020
ReplacesGoogle AnalyticsGoogle Analytics

Why pick each one

Choose Litlyx if…

  • Simple setup
  • Natural-language data queries
Litlyx details

Choose Shynet if…

  • Strong privacy
  • Works without JS
  • Detailed sessions
Shynet details

Frequently asked questions

Is Litlyx or Shynet better?

Shynet is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Litlyx if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Litlyx and Shynet free and open-source?

Yes. Litlyx is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Shynet under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Litlyx and Shynet with Docker?

Litlyx: yes. Shynet: yes.

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