Postiz vs Rakam Analytics
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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Postiz
Schedule posts, track the performance of your content, and manage all
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Rakam Analytics
Custom analytics platform with SQL on event data
| Feature | Postiz | Rakam Analytics |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Web Analytics | Web Analytics |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | Java |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 34,393 | ★ 791 |
| First released | 2026 | 2014 |
| Replaces | — | Mixpanel, Amplitude |
Why pick each one
Choose Postiz if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 34.4k GitHub stars
- Written in TypeScript
Choose Rakam Analytics if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Java
Frequently asked questions
Is Postiz or Rakam Analytics better?
Postiz is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Rakam Analytics if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Postiz and Rakam Analytics free and open-source?
Yes. Postiz is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Rakam Analytics under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Postiz and Rakam Analytics with Docker?
Postiz: yes. Rakam Analytics: yes.