Aptabase vs Superset
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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Aptabase
Privacy-first analytics for apps and games
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Superset
Modern data exploration and visualization platform
| Feature | Aptabase | Superset |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Web Analytics | Web Analytics |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,774 | ★ 74,178 |
| First released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Replaces | Firebase Analytics, Mixpanel | — |
Why pick each one
Choose Aptabase if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (1.8k GitHub stars)
- Written in TypeScript
Choose Superset if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- Mature project with 74.2k GitHub stars
- Written in Python
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Aptabase or Superset better?
Neither is universally better. Superset has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Aptabase and Superset free and open-source?
Yes. Aptabase is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Superset under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Aptabase and Superset with Docker?
Aptabase: yes. Superset: check the project docs for container support.