OpenReplay
French open-source session replay that can run on your own servers, with DevTools, funnels, heatmaps and co-browsing in the same player
Quick Overview
| Company | Asayer SAS |
|---|---|
| Category | Heatmap and Session Replay Software |
| Headquarters | France |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - France (EU) |
| Data Location | Your own infrastructure when self-hosted; Dedicated cloud offers 50 regions on AWS, GCP or Azure |
| Open Source | AGPLv3 (self-hosted edition; Enterprise Edition under a separate licence) |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | Yes - open-source edition on your own infrastructure |
| Main Features | Session replay, DevTools (errors, network), co-browsing, funnels, journey analysis, heatmaps, web analytics, mobile, bug reports, MCP server |
| Pricing | Open-source edition free; Dedicated cloud from $199 a month (billed hourly); Serverless usage-based; Enterprise custom |
| Best For | Engineering and product teams that want replay on their own servers |
| Replaces | FullStory, LogRocket |
Detailed Review
OpenReplay is built around the engineer who has to reproduce a bug. Session replay sits next to the browser console, network activity and performance metrics, so a recording shows what the user did and what the application logged at that moment. Funnels, journeys, heatmaps and web analytics sit on the same recordings.
The terms for the cloud services are an agreement with Asayer SAS under French law, with the courts of Paris named for disputes. The self-hosted software is licensed under AGPLv3, and the vendor's site argues that self-hosting removes third-party processors from the picture.
Three Ways to Deploy
The pricing page lists a self-hosted open-source edition, a Dedicated cloud (a VM in a separate VPC managed by OpenReplay, from $199 a month billed hourly, with data residency across 50 regions) and a usage-based Serverless option where you pay for recorded sessions.
The comparison table marks the open-source edition as self-managed, aimed at low traffic, while Dedicated is listed for low to high traffic with automated backups.
Replay with Developer Tools
The replay player is paired with errors, network activity and performance metrics, and the site markets it as a debugger for engineers. Co-browsing, a separate product, lets support staff join a live session with remote control and annotations.
Product analytics features (funnels, user journeys, trends, heatmaps) are listed as part of the platform rather than as add-ons.
Licensing and Compliance
The terms state that the self-hosted software is licensed under AGPLv3 and the Enterprise Edition under a separate licence. The site shows a SOC 2 Type II compliance badge.
The site footer also notes that OpenReplay is a registered trademark of Asayer, Inc., so a reader who cares about corporate structure should ask the vendor about the relationship between the SAS and the Inc.
Limitations to Consider
Self-hosting means you run, patch and scale the stack, and the vendor's own table marks the open-source edition for low traffic. The Dedicated cloud starts at $199 a month in dollars, which is steep for a small marketing site that only wants a heatmap. Heatmaps are one feature among many, aimed at product and engineering use rather than conversion-rate work. The footer names Asayer, Inc. as trademark holder while the terms name Asayer SAS.
Who Should Use OpenReplay
Engineering-led teams and companies with strict data rules that want replay inside their own network, or a managed instance in a chosen region.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Open source (AGPLv3) and self-hostable
- Replay joined with console and network data
- Co-browsing for support sessions
- 50 regions on the Dedicated cloud
- SOC 2 Type II badge on the site
Cons
- Self-hosting needs your own operations work
- Dedicated cloud from $199 a month
- Heatmaps are secondary to replay
- Trademark held by Asayer, Inc. per the footer
Alternatives to OpenReplay
Other European heatmap and session replay software worth comparing before you decide:
Mouseflow
Denmark · Danish session replay and heatmaps with friction detection
Contentsquare
France · Paris experience analytics that now includes Hotjar
TWIPLA
Germany · Cookieless analytics with heatmaps and session recordings
LiveSession
Poland · Wroclaw replay, heatmaps and funnels with a 1,000-session free plan
See all European heatmap and session replay software or compare them directly against FullStory on our alternatives page.
Frequently Asked Questions
The self-hosted software is licensed under AGPLv3, according to its terms. The Enterprise Edition of the self-hosted software is licensed separately.
Self-hosting puts everything on your own infrastructure. The Dedicated cloud lists data residency across 50 regions on AWS, GCP or Azure, so an EU region can be selected.
Both record sessions and analyse funnels, but OpenReplay can be self-hosted and pairs replay with developer tools. FullStory publishes no paid prices and is contracted with a Delaware corporation.