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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Medama
Privacy-focused website analytics with no cookies
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OpenPanel
Open-source web and product analytics in one tool
| Feature | Medama | OpenPanel |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Web Analytics | Web Analytics |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Go | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 636 | ★ 6,290 |
| First released | 2024 | 2024 |
| Replaces | Google Analytics | Mixpanel, Google Analytics |
Why pick each one
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.