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Offen Fair Web Analytics 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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OF Offen Fair Web Analytics Transparent, fair web analytics that respects users VS SH Shynet Modern, privacy-friendly, detailed web analytics
FeatureOffen Fair Web AnalyticsShynet
Deploy effortUnder-an-hour setupUnder-an-hour setup
Health score46 · Fair69 · Good
CategoryWeb AnalyticsWeb Analytics
LicenseApache-2.0Apache-2.0
LanguageJavaScriptPython
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM256 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, binarydocker
GitHub stars★ 981★ 3,155
First released20192020
ReplacesGoogle AnalyticsGoogle Analytics

What are Offen Fair Web Analytics and Shynet?

Offen Fair Web Analytics

Offen Fair Web Analytics is a privacy-focused analytics tool that gives website operators insights while letting visitors see and delete their own data. It is transparent and consent-based.

  • Visitor data transparency
  • End-to-end encrypted data
  • Consent-based tracking
  • Users can delete their data

Shynet

Shynet is a modern, privacy-friendly, and detailed web analytics platform that works without cookies and even without JavaScript. It targets users wanting solid analytics with strong privacy. It is deployed via Docker.

  • Works without JavaScript or cookies
  • Detailed session insights
  • Multiple sites and users
  • Privacy-respecting

Read the full Shynet guide →

Offen Fair Web Analytics vs Shynet: key differences

Offen Fair Web Analytics is written in JavaScript, while Shynet is built with Python. Offen Fair Web Analytics is the lighter option, starting around 256 MB of RAM against 512 MB for Shynet. Shynet has the considerably larger community, at 3,155 GitHub stars versus 981.

Why pick each one

Choose Offen Fair Web Analytics if…

  • Exceptionally privacy-respecting
  • Builds visitor trust

Watch out for

  • Less mainstream
  • Consent UI changes metrics
Offen Fair Web Analytics details

Choose Shynet if…

  • Strong privacy
  • Works without JS
  • Detailed sessions

Watch out for

  • Smaller community
  • Fewer integrations
Shynet details

Frequently asked questions

Is Offen Fair Web Analytics or Shynet better?

Shynet is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Offen Fair Web Analytics if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Offen Fair Web Analytics and Shynet free and open-source?

Yes. Offen Fair Web Analytics is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Shynet under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Offen Fair Web Analytics and Shynet with Docker?

Offen Fair Web Analytics: yes. Shynet: yes.

Which is lighter on resources, Offen Fair Web Analytics or Shynet?

Offen Fair Web Analytics has the smaller minimum footprint at 256 MB of RAM, compared to about 512 MB for Shynet. Real-world usage depends on library size, user count, and enabled features.

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