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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
CategoryWeb AnalyticsWeb Analytics
LicenseApache-2.0Apache-2.0
LanguageJavaScriptPython
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM256 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, binarydocker
GitHub stars★ 978★ 3,145
First released20192020
ReplacesGoogle AnalyticsGoogle Analytics

Why pick each one

Choose Offen Fair Web Analytics if…

  • Exceptionally privacy-respecting
  • Builds visitor trust
Offen Fair Web Analytics details

Choose Shynet if…

  • Strong privacy
  • Works without JS
  • Detailed sessions
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.

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