OpenReplay vs Redash
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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OpenReplay
Self-hosted session replay and product analytics
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Redash
Connect, query, visualize, and share your data
| Feature | OpenReplay | Redash |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Web Analytics | Web Analytics |
| License | Apache-2.0 | BSD-2-Clause |
| Language | TypeScript | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 4,096 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 12,458 | ★ 28,737 |
| First released | 2021 | 2013 |
| Replaces | FullStory, LogRocket | Tableau, Mode Analytics |
Why pick each one
Choose Redash if…
- Released under the BSD-2-Clause license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 28.7k GitHub stars
- Written in Python
Frequently asked questions
Is OpenReplay or Redash better?
Redash is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider OpenReplay if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are OpenReplay and Redash free and open-source?
Yes. OpenReplay is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Redash under BSD-2-Clause. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run OpenReplay and Redash with Docker?
OpenReplay: yes. Redash: yes.