Redash vs TelemetryDeck Self-Hosted
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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TelemetryDeck Self-Hosted
Privacy-focused analytics for apps and games
| Feature | Redash | TelemetryDeck Self-Hosted |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Web Analytics | Web Analytics |
| License | BSD-2-Clause | MIT |
| Language | Python | Swift |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 28,737 | ★ 225 |
| First released | 2013 | 2021 |
| Replaces | Tableau, Mode Analytics | Firebase 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
Choose TelemetryDeck Self-Hosted if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Swift
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Redash or TelemetryDeck Self-Hosted better?
Neither is universally better. Redash has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Redash and TelemetryDeck Self-Hosted free and open-source?
Yes. Redash is licensed under BSD-2-Clause and TelemetryDeck Self-Hosted under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Redash and TelemetryDeck Self-Hosted with Docker?
Redash: yes. TelemetryDeck Self-Hosted: yes.