Metabase 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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Metabase
Open-source business intelligence and dashboards
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Shynet
Modern, privacy-friendly, detailed web analytics
| Feature | Metabase | Shynet |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Web Analytics | Web Analytics |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Clojure | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, binary | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 48,597 | ★ 3,145 |
| First released | 2015 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Tableau, Looker | Google Analytics |
Why pick each one
Choose Metabase if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 48.6k GitHub stars
- Written in Clojure
Frequently asked questions
Is Metabase or Shynet better?
Neither is universally better. Metabase 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 Metabase and Shynet free and open-source?
Yes. Metabase is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Shynet under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Metabase and Shynet with Docker?
Metabase: yes. Shynet: yes.