Which is cheaper, Dub or OpenPanel?

OpenPanel is 1.3x cheaper than Dub. Dub starts at $0/mo, OpenPanel starts at $0/mo.

Does Dub have a free tier?

Yes, Dub offers a free tier with trackedEventsPerMonth: 1000, newLinksPerMonth: 25, users: 1, analyticsRetentionDays: 30, customDomains: 3.

Dub has moderate switching cost. OpenPanel has drop-in switching cost. OpenPanel is easier to switch away from.

Analytics

Dub

Link management platform with analytics, custom domains, and partner program tools

Switching Cost: moderate

OpenPanel

← More affordable

Open-source analytics platform with event tracking, user profiles, and real-time dashboards

Switching Cost: drop-in

You're paying a premium for Dub — expect around a 1.3x higher bill compared to OpenPanel.

Teams prioritizing vendor flexibility should choose {winner} — lower switching costs preserve your future options.

Teams prioritizing vendor flexibility should choose {winner} — lower switching costs preserve your future options.

Price Difference

1.3x

OpenPanel is cheaper by $5/mo

Switching Costs

OpenPanel

Lower switching costs for easier migration