Redash 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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Redash
Connect, query, visualize, and share your data
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Shynet
Modern, privacy-friendly, detailed web analytics
| Feature | Redash | Shynet |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Web Analytics | Web Analytics |
| License | BSD-2-Clause | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Python | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 28,737 | ★ 3,145 |
| First released | 2013 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Tableau, Mode Analytics | Google Analytics |
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 Shynet better?
Neither is universally better. Redash 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 Redash and Shynet free and open-source?
Yes. Redash is licensed under BSD-2-Clause and Shynet under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Redash and Shynet with Docker?
Redash: yes. Shynet: yes.