Plausible 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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Plausible
Lightweight, privacy-friendly website analytics
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Shynet
Modern, privacy-friendly, detailed web analytics
| Feature | Plausible | Shynet |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Web Analytics | Web Analytics |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Elixir | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 28,416 | ★ 3,145 |
| First released | 2019 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Google Analytics | Google Analytics |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Plausible or Shynet better?
Neither is universally better. Plausible 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 Plausible and Shynet free and open-source?
Yes. Plausible is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Shynet under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Plausible and Shynet with Docker?
Plausible: yes. Shynet: yes.