Middleware vs Superset
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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Middleware
Tool designed to help engineering leaders measure and analyze the
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Superset
Modern data exploration and visualization platform
| Feature | Middleware | Superset |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Web Analytics | Web Analytics |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,620 | ★ 74,178 |
| First released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Replaces | — | — |
Why pick each one
Choose Middleware if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (1.6k GitHub stars)
- Written in TypeScript
Choose Superset if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- Mature project with 74.2k GitHub stars
- Written in Python
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Middleware or Superset better?
Neither is universally better. Superset has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Middleware and Superset free and open-source?
Yes. Middleware is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Superset under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Middleware and Superset with Docker?
Middleware: yes. Superset: check the project docs for container support.