RudderStack vs Tianji
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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RudderStack
Open-source customer data pipeline platform
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Tianji
Insight hub combining analytics, uptime, and server status
| Feature | RudderStack | Tianji |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Web Analytics | Web Analytics |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Go | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 4,465 | ★ 3,078 |
| First released | 2019 | 2023 |
| Replaces | Segment | Google Analytics |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is RudderStack or Tianji better?
Neither is universally better. RudderStack has the larger community, while Tianji is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are RudderStack and Tianji free and open-source?
Yes. RudderStack is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Tianji under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run RudderStack and Tianji with Docker?
RudderStack: yes. Tianji: yes.