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Shynet 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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SH Shynet Modern, privacy-friendly, detailed web analytics VS Tianji Insight hub combining analytics, uptime, and server status
FeatureShynetTianji
Deploy effortUnder-an-hour setupUnder-an-hour setup
Health score69 · Good87 · Excellent
CategoryWeb AnalyticsWeb Analytics
LicenseApache-2.0Apache-2.0
LanguagePythonTypeScript
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM512 MB512 MB
Deploymentdockerdocker
GitHub stars★ 3,155★ 3,100
First released20202023
ReplacesGoogle AnalyticsGoogle Analytics

What are Shynet and Tianji?

Shynet

Shynet is a modern, privacy-friendly, and detailed web analytics platform that works without cookies and even without JavaScript. It targets users wanting solid analytics with strong privacy. It is deployed via Docker.

  • Works without JavaScript or cookies
  • Detailed session insights
  • Multiple sites and users
  • Privacy-respecting

Read the full Shynet guide →

Tianji

Tianji is an all-in-one insight hub that combines website analytics, uptime monitoring, and server status into a single application. It offers a unified dashboard for observing your sites and infrastructure.

  • Website analytics
  • Uptime monitoring
  • Server status reporting
  • Unified insight dashboard

Read the full Tianji guide →

Shynet vs Tianji: key differences

Shynet is written in Python, while Tianji is built with TypeScript. Shynet is the more established project (first released 2020), while Tianji arrived in 2023.

Why pick each one

Choose Shynet if…

  • Strong privacy
  • Works without JS
  • Detailed sessions

Watch out for

  • Smaller community
  • Fewer integrations
Shynet details

Choose Tianji if…

  • Multiple tools in one
  • Clean interface

Watch out for

  • Jack-of-all-trades scope
  • Younger project
Tianji details

Frequently asked questions

Is Shynet or Tianji better?

Shynet is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Tianji if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Shynet and Tianji free and open-source?

Yes. Shynet is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Tianji under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Shynet and Tianji with Docker?

Shynet: yes. Tianji: yes.

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