walkerOS vs. Jentis
Jentis is a managed server-side tracking platform from Austria, focused on privacy compliance and data recovery.
Quick comparison
| Feature | Jentis | walkerOS |
|---|---|---|
| Open-source | No | Yes |
| Pricing | From €490/month | Free (paid support available) |
| Self-hosted option | No (managed only) | Yes |
| Server-side tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Vendor lock-in | Yes | None |
| Data ownership | Jentis servers (EU) | Your infrastructure |
| Built-in connectors | 100+ managed | Build your own or use existing |
| AI/Synthetic data | Yes ("Synthetic Users") | No |
| Setup complexity | Low (fully managed) | Medium (self-hosted) |
Who should use what?
Choose Jentis if
- You want a fully managed, hands-off solution
- Budget isn't a constraint (starting at €490/month)
- You prefer vendor support over self-management
- You need their "Synthetic Users" AI feature for data modeling
- You want 100+ pre-built connectors without building integrations
Choose walkerOS if
- You want full control and code transparency
- You prefer open-source with no vendor lock-in
- You want to self-host on your own infrastructure
- Cost matters (walkerOS is free)
- You're developer-focused and want config-as-code workflows
- You need flexibility to build custom destinations
Key differences
Cost
Jentis: The Advanced plan starts at €490/month. Premium and AI-powered tiers require custom pricing, and enterprise costs can scale significantly.
walkerOS: The software is free and open-source, and you pay for your own infrastructure. Optional paid services include implementation support (setup fees) and SLAs for teams that want help getting started or need guaranteed support.
Hosting model
Jentis: Managed service only. Jentis hosts and maintains everything, so you don't have to run your own servers, and you can't choose to.
walkerOS: Self-hosted by default. You control where your data lives and how your infrastructure scales, which also makes you responsible for both.
Transparency
Jentis: Proprietary and closed-source. You have to trust their implementation because you can't audit the code.
walkerOS: Fully open-source. You can audit the code, see exactly what happens, and contribute improvements.
Flexibility
Jentis: A managed platform with pre-built connectors, which works well if their integrations cover your needs.
walkerOS: You can create custom destinations for any API, data warehouse, or internal system.
Getting started
The quickstart guide shows how to set up server-side tracking on your own infrastructure.