Redash vs RudderStack
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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Redash
Connect, query, visualize, and share your data
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RudderStack
Open-source customer data pipeline platform
| Feature | Redash | RudderStack |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Web Analytics | Web Analytics |
| License | BSD-2-Clause | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, kubernetes |
| GitHub stars | ★ 28,737 | ★ 4,465 |
| First released | 2013 | 2019 |
| Replaces | Tableau, Mode Analytics | Segment |
Why pick each one
Choose Redash if…
- Released under the BSD-2-Clause license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 28.7k GitHub stars
- Written in Python
Frequently asked questions
Is Redash or RudderStack better?
Redash is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider RudderStack if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Redash and RudderStack free and open-source?
Yes. Redash is licensed under BSD-2-Clause and RudderStack under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Redash and RudderStack with Docker?
Redash: yes. RudderStack: yes.