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Open-source
Self-hostable
Mobile SDKs
Event-based analytics

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OpenPanel vs Mouseflow: Which is right for you?

Mouseflow excels at visual website optimization with heatmaps and session replay. OpenPanel focuses on product analytics with mobile support.

Choose OpenPanel if...

Teams needing mobile app analytics with native SDKs

Product analytics focus (funnels, retention, cohorts)

Organizations requiring self-hosting for data ownership

Choose Mouseflow if...

UX designers needing visual behavior analytics

Website conversion rate optimization teams

Teams requiring comprehensive heatmaps and session replay

Comprehensive analytics dashboard with real-time insights and customizable views.

Key differences at a glance

Here's how OpenPanel and Mouseflow compare on the factors that matter most.

Feature	OpenPanel	Mouseflow
Open source	Yes (MIT)	No (proprietary)
Self-hosting	Yes, with Docker	No (cloud only)
Mobile SDKs	iOS, Android, RN, Flutter	Web only
Heatmaps	Not available	7 types of heatmaps
Data model	Event-based	Session-based
Event tracking		Limited
Funnels
Retention analysis
User profiles		Limited
Cohorts
Custom dashboards
Real-time data
Session replay
Click heatmaps
Scroll heatmaps
Movement heatmaps
Form analytics
Friction score
Rage click detection
On-site surveys
NPS surveys
Self-hosting
Open source
GDPR compliant
Cookie-free option
EU data residency	Via self-hosting
REST API		Growth plan+
Data export
Mobile SDKs		Mouseflow is web only

Feature comparison

OpenPanel focuses on product analytics; Mouseflow focuses on visual website behavior.

Event tracking

Funnels

Retention analysis

User profiles

Cohorts

Custom dashboards

Real-time data

Self-hosting

Track events in real-time as they happen with instant updates and live monitoring.

Technical comparison

For developers evaluating analytics tools, here's how the implementations compare.

Feature	OpenPanel	Mouseflow
SDK size (JS)	~2.3 KB gzipped	Larger (includes recording)
Supported platforms	JavaScript React Next.js Vue React Native iOS Android Flutter	JavaScript (web only)
Open source	Yes (MIT)	No
Self-hosted deployment	Docker, simple setup	Not available
Database	ClickHouse + PostgreSQL	Proprietary cloud
Data retention	Unlimited (self-hosted)	1-12 months depending on plan

Pricing comparison

OpenPanel offers event-based pricing with free self-hosting. Mouseflow uses session-based pricing.

OpenPanel

Event-based, transparent

Start at $2.50/month for 5,000 events.

Self-host for free with unlimited events.

All features included at every tier.

Free tier:Self-hosting (unlimited events)

Free trial:30 days

Mouseflow

Session-based

Free: 500 sessions/month.

Starter: $31/month for 5,000 sessions.

Growth: $109/month for 15,000 sessions.

Business: $219/month for 50,000 sessions.

All features included on all plans.

Free tier:Yes (500 sessions/month)

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Migrating from Mouseflow to OpenPanel

Moving from Mouseflow involves transitioning from visual behavior analytics to event-based product analytics.

Difficulty:moderate

Estimated time:2-4 hours

Understand feature differences

Mouseflow excels at visual behavior analytics. If you rely on heatmaps and session replay, consider complementary tools like Microsoft Clarity.

Create OpenPanel account or self-host

Install OpenPanel SDK

Replace the Mouseflow snippet with OpenPanel's SDK. For mobile apps, install native SDKs.

Map events and properties

Convert Mouseflow's implicit tracking to OpenPanel's explicit event tracking. Set up user identification.

Build analytics dashboards

Create funnels, retention charts, and cohort analyses in OpenPanel.

SDK Compatibility

Different tracking philosophies: Mouseflow is session-based, OpenPanel is event-based.

Historical Data Import

Historical session recordings from Mouseflow cannot be migrated.

Where OpenPanel is a better fit than Mouseflow

OpenPanel excels when you need product analytics with mobile support and data ownership.

Mobile app analytics

Mouseflow is web-only. OpenPanel provides native SDKs for iOS, Android, React Native, and Flutter.

Product analytics & user tracking

Track user behavior across platforms with funnels, retention analysis, cohorts, and user identification.

Data ownership & self-hosting

Complete data control with self-hosting. Mouseflow is cloud-only.

Open source requirements

Full transparency and customization with MIT license. Mouseflow is proprietary.

Unlimited data retention

Self-hosted OpenPanel has unlimited retention. Mouseflow limits data retention.

Generate detailed reports and insights with customizable metrics and visualizations.

Deep dive into individual user profiles with complete event history and behavior tracking.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about switching from Mouseflow to OpenPanel.

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