Trench is an open-source analytics infrastructure designed for fast, scalable event tracking. Built on ClickHouse and Kafka, it delivers high-throughput performance and real-time insights while ensuring GDPR compliance. With support for Segment-compatible APIs and flexible deployment via a single Docker image, Trench provides a developer-friendly, privacy-focused analytics solution. It serves as an open-source alternative to Segment, Google Analytics, and Amplitude.
Key Features:
- Segment Specification Compliance: Adheres to industry standards like Track, Identify, and Group.
- High Throughput: Capable of tracking thousands of events per second on a single node using Kafka.
- Real-time Queries: Enables fast data querying via SQL or REST.
- Webhook Integration: Supports sending data to various destinations using throttled webhooks.
- Docker Image: Provides a single, production-ready Docker image for easy deployment.
Use Cases:
- Product Analytics: Track user behavior and product performance.
- Real-time Monitoring: Monitor system events and performance metrics.
- Event-Driven Applications: Build applications that react to real-time events.
Trench aims to provide a no-bloat, efficient analytics solution that can be self-hosted or used via a cloud offering.
