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OpenPanel vs Pirsch

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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OP OpenPanel Open-source web and product analytics in one tool VS PI Pirsch Privacy-friendly, cookie-free web analytics platform
FeatureOpenPanelPirsch
CategoryWeb AnalyticsWeb Analytics
LicenseAGPL-3.0AGPL-3.0
LanguageTypeScriptGo
Setup difficultyMediumMedium
Min. RAM512 MB256 MB
Deploymentdockerdocker, binary
GitHub stars★ 6,290★ 1,027
First released20242020
ReplacesMixpanel, Google AnalyticsGoogle Analytics

Why pick each one

Choose OpenPanel if…

  • Mixpanel-style features open-source
  • Modern dashboard
OpenPanel details

Choose Pirsch if…

  • GDPR-friendly by design
  • Fast and efficient
Pirsch details

Frequently asked questions

Is OpenPanel or Pirsch better?

Neither is universally better. OpenPanel has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.

Are OpenPanel and Pirsch free and open-source?

Yes. OpenPanel is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Pirsch under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run OpenPanel and Pirsch with Docker?

OpenPanel: yes. Pirsch: yes.

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