Medama vs OpenPanel

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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FeatureMedamaOpenPanel
CategoryWeb AnalyticsWeb Analytics
LicenseMITAGPL-3.0
LanguageGoTypeScript
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM128 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, binarydocker
GitHub stars★ 636★ 6,290
First released20242024
ReplacesGoogle AnalyticsMixpanel, Google Analytics

Why pick each one

Choose Medama if…

  • Easy single-binary deploy
  • Very lightweight
Medama details

Choose OpenPanel if…

  • Mixpanel-style features open-source
  • Modern dashboard
OpenPanel details

Frequently asked questions

Is Medama or OpenPanel better?

Neither is universally better. OpenPanel has the larger community, while Medama is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.

Are Medama and OpenPanel free and open-source?

Yes. Medama is licensed under MIT and OpenPanel under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Medama and OpenPanel with Docker?

Medama: yes. OpenPanel: yes.

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