Netron vs Redash

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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FeatureNetronRedash
CategoryWeb AnalyticsWeb Analytics
LicenseMITBSD-2-Clause
LanguageJavaScriptPython
Setup difficultyMediumMedium
Min. RAM512 MB2,048 MB
Deploymentbare-metaldocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 33,323★ 28,737
First released20262013
ReplacesTableau, Mode Analytics

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
Netron details

Choose Redash if…

  • Released under the BSD-2-Clause license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Mature project with 28.7k GitHub stars
  • Written in Python
Redash details

Frequently asked questions

Is Netron or Redash 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 Redash free and open-source?

Yes. Netron is licensed under MIT and Redash under BSD-2-Clause. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Netron and Redash with Docker?

Netron: check the project docs for container support. Redash: yes.

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