OpenReplay vs Unleash

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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FeatureOpenReplayUnleash
CategoryWeb AnalyticsWeb Analytics
LicenseApache-2.0Apache-2.0
LanguageTypeScriptTypeScript
Setup difficultyHardMedium
Min. RAM4,096 MB1,024 MB
Deploymentdocker, kubernetesdocker, kubernetes, helm
GitHub stars★ 12,458★ 13,721
First released20212014
ReplacesFullStory, LogRocketLaunchDarkly, Split

Why pick each one

Choose OpenReplay if…

  • Powerful debugging insight
  • Privacy-friendly self-hosting
OpenReplay details

Choose Unleash if…

  • Released under the Apache-2.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Kubernetes-ready with Helm charts available
  • Mature project with 13.7k GitHub stars
Unleash details

Frequently asked questions

Is OpenReplay or Unleash better?

Unleash 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 Unleash free and open-source?

Yes. OpenReplay is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Unleash under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run OpenReplay and Unleash with Docker?

OpenReplay: yes. Unleash: yes.

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