OpenReplay vs RudderStack
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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RudderStack
Open-source customer data pipeline platform
| Feature | OpenReplay | RudderStack |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Web Analytics | Web Analytics |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 4,096 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes | docker, kubernetes |
| GitHub stars | ★ 12,458 | ★ 4,465 |
| First released | 2021 | 2019 |
| Replaces | FullStory, LogRocket | Segment |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is OpenReplay or RudderStack better?
Neither is universally better. OpenReplay has the larger community; both share a hard setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are OpenReplay and RudderStack free and open-source?
Yes. OpenReplay is licensed under Apache-2.0 and RudderStack under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run OpenReplay and RudderStack with Docker?
OpenReplay: yes. RudderStack: yes.