OpenPanel vs Plausible
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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OpenPanel
Open-source web and product analytics in one tool
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Plausible
Lightweight, privacy-friendly website analytics
| Feature | OpenPanel | Plausible |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Web Analytics | Web Analytics |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | Elixir |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 6,290 | ★ 28,416 |
| First released | 2024 | 2019 |
| Replaces | Mixpanel, Google Analytics | Google Analytics |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is OpenPanel or Plausible better?
Neither is universally better. Plausible has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are OpenPanel and Plausible free and open-source?
Yes. OpenPanel is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Plausible under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run OpenPanel and Plausible with Docker?
OpenPanel: yes. Plausible: yes.