OpenReplay vs Umami
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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Umami
Simple, fast, privacy-focused web analytics
| Feature | OpenReplay | Umami |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Web Analytics | Web Analytics |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 4,096 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 12,458 | ★ 38,103 |
| First released | 2021 | 2020 |
| Replaces | FullStory, LogRocket | Google Analytics |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is OpenReplay or Umami better?
Umami is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider OpenReplay if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are OpenReplay and Umami free and open-source?
Yes. OpenReplay is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Umami under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run OpenReplay and Umami with Docker?
OpenReplay: yes. Umami: yes.