Open-source web and product analytics in one privacy-first platform — cookie-less, no fingerprinting, free to self-host with a managed cloud option.
Why we recommend it
It's the honest single-tool alternative to Google Analytics plus Mixpanel or Amplitude. Open source (AGPL-3.0), cookie-less and privacy-first, with a genuinely free self-hosted tier — ideal for makers who want to own their data.
Strengths
- Open source with free self-hosting (AGPL-3.0, ~6.8k GitHub stars)
- Combines web and product analytics in one dashboard
- Cookie-less and privacy-first — no fingerprinting
- Live interactive demo right on the site
Drawbacks
- Younger ecosystem and smaller plugin base than Google Analytics
- Cloud plan choice needs an event-volume estimate up front
How much does OpenPanel cost?
Free (self-host) – Cloud from ~$20/mo — Free tier, with paid plans.
The vendor’s published list price, checked by hand and excluding tax. Team, education and non-profit rates are often lower than the figure above, and annual billing is usually cheaper than monthly. Compare what every tool in the directory costs.
Frequently asked questions
OpenPanel has a free tier, with paid plans available. Pricing: Free (self-host) – Cloud from ~$20/mo.
OpenPanel is priced at Free (self-host) – Cloud from ~$20/mo, and the free tier is usable without a subscription.
Yes, OpenPanel is open source under the AGPL-3.0 licence.
Younger ecosystem and smaller plugin base than Google Analytics. Cloud plan choice needs an event-volume estimate up front.
OpenPanel alternatives and related tools
Attensira
Track how often ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity and Gemini mention your brand, see which sources drive mentions, and generate…
PaidAttention Insight
AI-predicted attention heatmaps generated before any user testing.
FreemiumD3.js
Data-driven document manipulation — the foundation of most custom web data visualisation.
FreeFathom Analytics
Simple, privacy-focused analytics with a single-screen dashboard.
PaidAll product names, logos and brands referenced on this site are the property of their respective owners. They are used here for identification purposes only, to describe the tools being reviewed. Their use does not imply any affiliation with, endorsement by, or sponsorship of The Design Tools by those owners.
27 AI prompts for digital product design — ready-to-copy prompts for this discipline, organised alongside the directory. Browse digital product design prompts →