Rybbit 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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Rybbit
Open-source, privacy-friendly Google Analytics alternative
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Tianji
Insight hub combining analytics, uptime, and server status
| Feature | Rybbit | Tianji |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Web Analytics | Web Analytics |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 12,589 | ★ 3,078 |
| First released | 2024 | 2023 |
| Replaces | Google Analytics, Mixpanel | Google Analytics |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Rybbit or Tianji better?
Neither is universally better. Rybbit has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Rybbit and Tianji free and open-source?
Yes. Rybbit is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Tianji under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Rybbit and Tianji with Docker?
Rybbit: yes. Tianji: yes.