OpenPanel vs Highlight.io
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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Highlight.io
Open-source session replay and product monitoring
| Feature | OpenPanel | Highlight.io |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Web Analytics | Web Analytics |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 4,096 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, kubernetes |
| GitHub stars | ★ 6,290 | ★ 9,357 |
| First released | 2024 | 2021 |
| Replaces | Mixpanel, Google Analytics | LogRocket, Sentry |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is OpenPanel or Highlight.io better?
Neither is universally better. Highlight.io has the larger community, while OpenPanel is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are OpenPanel and Highlight.io free and open-source?
Yes. OpenPanel is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Highlight.io under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run OpenPanel and Highlight.io with Docker?
OpenPanel: yes. Highlight.io: yes.