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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Litlyx
AI-powered, privacy-first analytics in a single script
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Shynet
Modern, privacy-friendly, detailed web analytics
| Feature | Litlyx | Shynet |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Web Analytics | Web Analytics |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,742 | ★ 3,145 |
| First released | 2024 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Google Analytics | Google Analytics |
Why pick each one
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.