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CS2 Demo Analysis Kit vs DemoLens
Both stand on game replay analyzers. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan MacWindows
DAK Studio offers local CS2 demo analysis with traceable statistics and a range of player and coach workflows. Confirm that your demos are v3 ZIPs or .dem files before using the built-in exporter.
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Free plan ExtensionWeb
DemoLens offers detailed 2D replay and analysis features, with additional voice and chat tools for FACEIT demos. It requires a desktop browser, and its translation fallback sends chat text and player names to Google Translate.
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| CS2 Demo Analysis Kit | DemoLens | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac, Windows | Extension, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | demolens.org |
| On game replay analyzers | #4 of 22 | #8 of 22 |
CS2 Demo Analysis Kit: what it does well
- Runs locally without an account, upload, or server.
- Links statistics to match, round, and tick.
- Includes a 2D replay for inspection.
- Supports player, tournament, and coach workflows.
- Free to use.
What to know first
- The runtime rejects v2 demo packages.
- Available builds are for macOS and Windows.
- DAK Studio is AGPL-3.0-only.
DemoLens: what it does well
- Accepts .dem, .dem.gz, and .dem.zst files.
- Parses demos in-browser without uploading them to DemoLens.
- Includes replay controls and a range of analysis tools.
- FACEIT demos support synchronized voice playback and chat translation.
- Free to use.
What to know first
- Requires a desktop browser; phones are not supported.
- Replays are 2D, not 3D first-person.
- Fallback translation sends chat text and player names to Google Translate.
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