# Trench: Free Open Source Alternative to FullStory, June, Kissmetrics

Canonical: https://caniforkit.com/fork/trench
Last updated: 2026-11-07

Trench (Open Source, Open Source) replaces FullStory, June, Kissmetrics. Open source analytics platform built on ClickHouse and Kafka, offering high-speed event tracking and real-time querying capabilities.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: Trench
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://trench.dev
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/FrigadeHQ/trench
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 1.7k
- **Runs On**: Self-host
- **Maintenance Status**: nov 2026
- **Platforms**: web, self-hosted, docker to self-host
- **Data Storage**: All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- **Installation**: Clone https://github.com/FrigadeHQ/trench or deploy with Docker Compose
- **Setup Requirements**: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- **The Catch / Limitation**: Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed FullStory.

## Paid SaaS Applications Replaced (3)
Replacing these paid tools with Trench saves up to $105/mo ($1,260/yr) in software subscriptions:

| Replaced Software | Category | SaaS Price | Comparison Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [FullStory](https://caniforkit.com/fullstory) | [analytics](https://caniforkit.com/category/analytics) | $35/mo | [Compare FullStory vs Trench](https://caniforkit.com/vs/fullstory-vs-trench) |
| [June](https://caniforkit.com/june) | [analytics](https://caniforkit.com/category/analytics) | $35/mo | [Compare June vs Trench](https://caniforkit.com/vs/june-vs-trench) |
| [Kissmetrics](https://caniforkit.com/kissmetrics) | [analytics](https://caniforkit.com/category/analytics) | $35/mo | [Compare Kissmetrics vs Trench](https://caniforkit.com/vs/kissmetrics-vs-trench) |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is Trench free and open source?
Trench is an open source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. Open source analytics platform built on ClickHouse and Kafka, offering high-speed event tracking and real-time querying capabilities.

### What is the trade-off or limitation of using Trench?
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed FullStory.

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- [Homepage](https://caniforkit.com)