walkerOS vs. Jentis
Jentis is a managed server-side tracking platform from Austria, focused on privacy compliance and data recovery. Here's how it compares to walkerOS.
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
- When 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: Starts at €490/month for the Advanced plan. Premium and AI-powered tiers require custom pricing. Enterprise costs can scale significantly.
walkerOS: The software is free and open-source. You pay for your own infrastructure costs. 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. You don't run your own servers, but you also can't.
walkerOS: Self-hosted by default. You control where your data lives and how your infrastructure scales. Full ownership, full responsibility.
Transparency
Jentis: Proprietary and closed-source. You trust their implementation without being able to audit the code.
walkerOS: Fully open-source. Audit the code, understand exactly what's happening, and contribute improvements.
Flexibility
Jentis: Pre-built connectors and managed platform. Great if their integrations cover your needs.
walkerOS: Build anything, connect anywhere. Create custom destinations for any API, data warehouse, or internal system.
Getting started
Ready to try walkerOS? Check out the quickstart guide to set up server-side tracking on your own infrastructure.