Netron vs Aptabase
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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Netron
Visualizer for neural network and machine learning models
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Aptabase
Privacy-first analytics for apps and games
| Feature | Netron | Aptabase |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Web Analytics | Web Analytics |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 33,323 | ★ 1,774 |
| First released | 2026 | 2023 |
| Replaces | — | Firebase Analytics, Mixpanel |
Why pick each one
Choose Netron if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Mature project with 33.3k GitHub stars
- Written in JavaScript
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Choose Aptabase if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (1.8k GitHub stars)
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Netron or Aptabase better?
Neither is universally better. Netron has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Netron and Aptabase free and open-source?
Yes. Netron is licensed under MIT and Aptabase under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Netron and Aptabase with Docker?
Netron: check the project docs for container support. Aptabase: yes.