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OpenReplay vs Plausible Analytics
A side-by-side editorial comparison of OpenReplay and Plausible Analytics — release velocity, themes, recent moves, and the top alternatives to consider.
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OpenReplay vs Plausible Analytics: at a glance
What is OpenReplay?
OpenReplay moves assist and sourcemap services to Node 26; still no feature notes.
OpenReplay's recent releases are automated v1.26 and v1.27 backup tags. The newest batch moves the assist and sourcemap-reader services to Node 26 LTS with dependency upgrades, published as four separate tags; the rest are Helm chart version bumps. None describes a user-facing change.
What is Plausible Analytics?
Plausible's tracked feed stops at a Dec 2025 pre-release that limits shared links to a segment.
The release feed SparkPulse tracks for Plausible Analytics only holds Community Edition pre-releases, and the newest is v3.2.0-rc.0 from December 2025. That build shows a visitor-percentage breakdown on every report and lets shared links be limited to one segment. v3.1.0-rc.0 before it introduced a per-site dynamic tracking script, an optional non-interactive flag for events, and a reworked dark theme.
OpenReplay vs Plausible Analytics: editorial side-by-side
OpenReplay
5.0ANALYTICS
OpenReplay moves assist and sourcemap services to Node 26; still no feature notes.
◆ Current state
OpenReplay's recent releases are automated v1.26 and v1.27 backup tags. The newest batch moves the assist and sourcemap-reader services to Node 26 LTS with dependency upgrades, published as four separate tags; the rest are Helm chart version bumps. None describes a user-facing change.
◆ Where it's heading
The public release feed is mostly packaging and runtime maintenance, now applied to both the 1.26 and 1.27 lines. The Node 26 move shows backend upkeep continues, but there is no visible move toward a 1.28 release.
◆ Prediction
The entries don't show what's next; a tagged 1.27 or 1.28 release with real notes would be the first signal.
Plausible Analytics
0.0ANALYTICS
Plausible's tracked feed stops at a Dec 2025 pre-release that limits shared links to a segment.
◆ Current state
The release feed SparkPulse tracks for Plausible Analytics only holds Community Edition pre-releases, and the newest is v3.2.0-rc.0 from December 2025. That build shows a visitor-percentage breakdown on every report and lets shared links be limited to one segment. v3.1.0-rc.0 before it introduced a per-site dynamic tracking script, an optional non-interactive flag for events, and a reworked dark theme.
◆ Where it's heading
Across the 3.x line Plausible has been adding analysis depth to a deliberately simple dashboard: exit-rate sorting, new date shorthands, segments, and percentage breakdowns. Shared links and segments are being tied together, so a public or client-facing view can show a slice of the data. Self-hosters need to follow upgrade steps, including a required ClickHouse upgrade in 3.0.
◆ Prediction
The feed has nothing after December 2025, so it is unclear whether v3.2.0 went stable. If the tracked source updates, the next visible step is probably a v3.2.0 final with more segment and shared-link controls.
Alternatives to OpenReplay and Plausible Analytics
Other Analytics products tracked by Sparkpulse, ranked by recent ship velocity. Each card links to a full editorial trajectory and lets you pivot into a head-to-head comparison with either OpenReplay or Plausible Analytics.
Countly
Countly 25.03.58 tightens API tokens, sessions and login lockouts in one security patch.
Keboola
Keboola adds dark mode while it tightens the MCP server and retires idle workspaces.
ThingsBoard
ThingsBoard closes a script-sandbox file write and dozens of CVEs on its 4.3 and 4.2 lines.
Cribl
Cribl Stream 4.20.3 takes its Terraform provider out of preview and renames its AI editor.
Omni
Omni tightens Omni Agent's query validation and lets admins set roles at invite.
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Recent activity from OpenReplay and Plausible Analytics
Latest ship moves from both products, interleaved chronologically. ⚡ = editorial spark.
- 16h agoOpenReplayNode 26 LTS move backported to the 1.22 line
- 19h agoOpenReplayNode 26 LTS move backported to the 1.25 line
- 1d agoOpenReplayAssist and sourcemap reader move to Node 26 LTS (1.26)
- 1d agoOpenReplayNode 26 LTS move for assist services (1.26, repeat tag)
- 1d agoOpenReplayNode 26 LTS move for assist services (1.27, repeat tag)
- 1d agoOpenReplayAssist and sourcemap reader move to Node 26 LTS (1.27)
- 10mo agoPlausible AnalyticsPlausible 3.2 RC: segment-limited shared links, visitor % on reports
- 11mo agoPlausible AnalyticsPlausible 3.1 RC1 fixes tracker config backfill
- 11mo agoPlausible AnalyticsPlausible 3.1 RC: per-site tracking script, non-interactive events
- 1y agoPlausible AnalyticsPlausible 3.0 RC6: exit-rate sorting, 28d/91d, ClickHouse upgrade
- 1y agoPlausible AnalyticsPlausible 3.0 RC5: branch merge, no notes
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between OpenReplay and Plausible Analytics?
Both compete on the same themes — self-hosted — within Analytics. OpenReplay is currently shipping more aggressively (velocity 5.0 vs 0.0), with 0 editorial sparks in the last 30 days against 0. See the at-a-glance table above for a side-by-side breakdown of velocity, recent sparks, and editorial themes.
Is OpenReplay better than Plausible Analytics?
Sparkpulse doesn't pick a winner — we score release velocity, not feature parity. OpenReplay is currently shipping more aggressively (velocity 5.0 vs 0.0), with 0 editorial sparks in the last 30 days against 0. For your specific use case, the alternatives sections above list other Analytics products to evaluate alongside.
What are the best alternatives to OpenReplay?
Top OpenReplay alternatives in Analytics are ranked by recent ship velocity. Browse the "OpenReplay alternatives" section above for the current picks, or visit /alternatives/openreplay for the full list with editorial commentary on each.
What are the best alternatives to Plausible Analytics?
Top Plausible Analytics alternatives in Analytics are ranked by recent ship velocity. Browse the "Plausible Analytics alternatives" section above for the current picks, or visit /alternatives/plausible-analytics for the full list with editorial commentary on each.