OpenReplay vs Shynet
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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Shynet
Modern, privacy-friendly, detailed web analytics
| Feature | OpenReplay | Shynet |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Web Analytics | Web Analytics |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 4,096 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 12,458 | ★ 3,145 |
| First released | 2021 | 2020 |
| Replaces | FullStory, LogRocket | Google Analytics |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is OpenReplay or Shynet better?
Neither is universally better. OpenReplay has the larger community, while Shynet is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are OpenReplay and Shynet free and open-source?
Yes. OpenReplay is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Shynet under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run OpenReplay and Shynet with Docker?
OpenReplay: yes. Shynet: yes.