Postiz 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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Postiz
Schedule posts, track the performance of your content, and manage all
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Superset
Modern data exploration and visualization platform
| Feature | Postiz | 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 | ★ 34,393 | ★ 74,178 |
| First released | 2026 | 2026 |
| Replaces | — | — |
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 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 Postiz 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 Postiz and Superset free and open-source?
Yes. Postiz is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Superset under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Postiz and Superset with Docker?
Postiz: yes. Superset: check the project docs for container support.