Side by side
Cabin Analytics vs Shynet
Both stand on web analytics tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APIWeb
Cabin combines standard web metrics with privacy controls, carbon reporting, and MCP connectivity. Check the domain, pageview, and retention limits before choosing a plan.
Visit Cabin Analytics Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
Shynet offers self-hosted analytics with lightweight, cookie-free tracking and configurable privacy behavior. Its documented deployment options fit technical teams managing smaller sites.
Visit ShynetThe facts
| Cabin Analytics | Shynet | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Plus: $14 a month | Not published |
| Plans published | 3 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | withcabin.com | github.com |
| On web analytics tools | #58 of 142 | #62 of 142 |
Cabin Analytics: what it does well
- No cookies, visitor identifiers, or IP logging
- Carbon estimates use real visitor data
- MCP access available on every plan
- 2 KB compressed tracking script
- Free plan includes data export
What to know first
- Free plan covers one domain
- Free plan limits 10,000 pageviews monthly
- Data retention is limited on Free and Plus
- Cabin is not SOC 2 certified
Shynet: what it does well
- Works without cookies or JavaScript
- Self-hosted control of analytics data
- Detailed traffic and device reports
- Supports multiple users and sites
- Apache License 2.0
What to know first
- Not tested with ultra-high-traffic sites
- Requires technical deployment and maintenance
- GDPR compliance depends on usage
- No event tracking
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