Plausible vs Apache Superset
Is it time to switch? We break down the differences so you can stop bleeding money.
Choose Apache Superset.
If you want to own your data, save money, and avoid vendor lock-in, Apache Superset is more popular among developers.
What Actually Matters
No fluff — just the differences that affect your decision
Both open source, different licenses: Plausible uses AGPL-3.0, Apache Superset uses Apache-2.0. Check the fine print if you're building commercial.
Both can run on your own metal with Docker. Full data ownership, no cloud dependency. We have deploy guides for each.
Apache Superset has the bigger crowd: 75.1k stars vs 29.4k. More contributors, more integrations, more momentum.
Plausible is built in Elixir, Apache Superset in Python. Matters if you want to contribute, extend, or debug internals.
Need GDPR compliance? Self-host. Need plug-and-play funnels? Go managed. Both work — it's a tradeoff, not a contest.
Plausible
Simple, open source, lightweight and privacy-friendly web analytics alternative to Google Analytics.
Why Choose Plausible
- ✓Fully GDPR compliant with no cookies required
- ✓Lightweight script under 1KB — zero impact on page speed
- ✓Clean dashboard that shows what matters, nothing more
Drawbacks
- ×Limited advanced features
Apache Superset
Enterprise-ready business intelligence web application.
Why Choose Apache Superset
- ✓Scaling to petabytes
- ✓Huge variety of charts
Drawbacks
- ×Complex configuration
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