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What it is

Jitsu collects event data from websites, apps, email, chatbots, and CRMs, then sends it to a data warehouse. It says delivery can take under a second, with optional batching, and buffers data in Kafka during warehouse maintenance so it can send the data after service resumes. Jitsu can deduplicate repeated events and create warehouse tables and columns from incoming data. JavaScript Functions can filter, transform, or enrich events before delivery. Its integrations page lists 609+ sources and 32+ destinations, including warehouses, object storage, analytics tools, CRMs, and ad platforms. Collection options include web snippets, HTTP and Pixel APIs, React Native, iOS, Android, and server-to-server. Jitsu is available as a hosted service or open-source software for on-premise deployment; feature-complete self-hosting requires Kubernetes. The Free plan includes 200k active events per month, while Business costs $99 a month and includes 2M active events per month. Captured events are free, but billing counts active events successfully sent to at least one destination. The service states that data is encrypted at rest with AES-256 and in transit via TLS.

Spec sheet

What it does
Jitsu collects event data from websites, apps, email, chatbots and CRMs and routes it into data warehouses.Read 15 Oct 2026 · jitsu.com
Product
Jitsu collects event data from sources such as websites, apps, email, chatbots, and CRMs and sends it to a data warehouse.Read 29 Sep 2026 · jitsu.com
Deployment
Jitsu is available as a hosted cloud service or as open-source software deployed on on-premise infrastructure; its feature-complete self-hosted deployment requires Kubernetes.Read 29 Sep 2026 · jitsu.com
Integrations
The integrations catalog lists more than 609 connectors and more than 32 destinations.Read 15 Oct 2026 · jitsu.com
Security
Jitsu states that customer data is encrypted at rest with AES-256 and in transit via TLS.Read 29 Sep 2026 · jitsu.com
Compliance
Jitsu states it is SOC 2 compliant and participates in the EU-US Data Privacy Framework; it offers a DPA and SCC through its security page.Read 29 Sep 2026 · jitsu.com
Support
The open-source plan includes community support, and the pricing page invites users to contact the team with questions.Read 29 Sep 2026 · jitsu.com
License
The public Jitsu repository is released under the MIT license.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Headquarters
San Francisco, California, United StatesRead 23 Sep 2026 · jitsu.com
Founded
The YC directory identifies Jitsu as a Summer 2020 company.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ycombinator.com
Billing limits
Captured events are free; billing counts active events successfully sent to at least one destination, and a function that splits one event into multiple events counts each resulting event.Read 29 Sep 2026 · jitsu.com
CLI and MCP
Jitsu provides a jitsu-cli for API operations and an MCP server that lets AI agents configure and debug pipelines.Read 15 Oct 2026 · jitsu.com
ClickHouse
Jitsu Cloud includes a configured ClickHouse warehouse with SQL-console and API access.Read 15 Oct 2026 · jitsu.com
Company headquarters and size
LinkedIn lists Jitsu's headquarters in San Francisco and its size as 11–50 employees.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Company legal name
Crunchbase lists the company legal name as Jitsu Labs, Inc., with Peter Wysinski and Vladimir Klimontovich as founders.Read 15 Oct 2026 · crunchbase.com
Data collection platforms
The docs list sending-data options for web snippets, HTTP and Pixel APIs, React Native, iOS, Android, and server-to-server.Read 29 Sep 2026 · jitsu.com
Data durability
Kafka buffers events while a warehouse is unavailable and delivery resumes after recovery.Read 15 Oct 2026 · jitsu.com
Deduplication
The pipeline can deduplicate repeated event submissions before they reach destinations.Read 15 Oct 2026 · jitsu.com
Deduplication and schemas
Jitsu deduplicates repeated data and can automatically create warehouse tables and columns based on incoming data.Read 29 Sep 2026 · jitsu.com
Docker limitation
Docker Compose is deprecated and omits functions, profile builders and connector syncs.Read 15 Oct 2026 · jitsu.com
Documentation
The documentation includes quickstarts, concepts, API references, SDK guides, destination guides, functions and self-hosting material.Read 15 Oct 2026 · jitsu.com
Event backups
Cloud event backups retain data for up to 7 days on Free and up to 90 days on paid plans; self-hosted deployments do not archive events automatically.Read 15 Oct 2026 · jitsu.com
Event delivery
Jitsu says it delivers data to warehouses in under a second and also supports optional batching.Read 29 Sep 2026 · jitsu.com
Event HTTP API
Backend systems can send events through Jitsu's HTTP API using an X-Write-Key header or basic authentication.Read 15 Oct 2026 · jitsu.com
Functions
JavaScript functions can filter, transform and enrich events and can use storage, logging, HTTP fetch and warehouse APIs.Read 15 Oct 2026 · jitsu.com
Funding
Crunchbase describes Jitsu as a private seed company with two funding rounds and investors including Y Combinator and Costanoa Ventures.Read 15 Oct 2026 · crunchbase.com
Identity stitching
Identity stitching links anonymous activity to known users and can update historical records in supported warehouses.Read 15 Oct 2026 · jitsu.com
Limit: destination coverage
A Capterra reviewer says the destination catalog was too narrow for one required service and required a webhook workaround.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Limit: free-tier overage
A Capterra reviewer reports that exceeding the included free volume stopped delivery instead of automatically billing excess usage.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Limit: validation
A Capterra reviewer reports that Jitsu lacks a built-in tracking-plan or validation layer, requiring custom functions.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Local requirements
The recommended local deployment uses Minikube, Helm 3 or newer, Git and at least 8 GB of Minikube memory.Read 15 Oct 2026 · jitsu.com
Management API
An HTTP Management API administers workspaces, sites, destinations, connections, syncs and functions using bearer API keys.Read 15 Oct 2026 · jitsu.com
Notable release
Jitsu 2.14, announced July 9, 2026, made production self-hosting Kubernetes-native and added audit logs, a dead-letter queue and a Helm deployment.Read 15 Oct 2026 · jitsu.com
Open issues
The public repository lists unresolved issues involving consumer stalls, S3 region configuration, timestamp UTC handling, OAuth connectors and transformation support for pull-source data.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Outages
The status history records resolved console-healthcheck incidents on July 12 and 15 and August 16, 2026, plus a custom-domain ingest-test incident on August 12.Read 15 Oct 2026 · status.jitsu.com
Praise: ease and reliability
G2 reviewers repeatedly describe simple setup, clear configuration, reliable production operation and responsive support.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Praise: pricing
Reviewers on G2 and Capterra praise event-based billing and say pricing compares favorably with alternatives.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Praise: transformations
Capterra reviewers value JavaScript transformations for removing sensitive fields before warehouse storage.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Privacy compliance
Jitsu states that it participates in the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework and offers GDPR-related contractual safeguards.Read 15 Oct 2026 · jitsu.com
Rating on Capterra
4.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Rating on G2
5.0 out of 5 from 11 reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Rating on GetApp
0 out of 5 from 0 reviews; the listing says no reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Rating on Software Advice
4.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · softwareadvice.com
Realtime streaming
Jitsu streams behavioral events to a chosen warehouse in real time and supports optional batching.Read 15 Oct 2026 · jitsu.com
Resilience
Jitsu buffers data in Kafka during warehouse maintenance and delivers it when the warehouse is back online.Read 29 Sep 2026 · jitsu.com
Schema management
Jitsu automatically creates destination tables and columns from incoming event fields.Read 15 Oct 2026 · jitsu.com
SDKs
Documentation covers JavaScript, React, React Native, iOS, Android, HTTP, Segment proxy and server-to-server integrations.Read 15 Oct 2026 · jitsu.com
Security program
Jitsu says its security program includes application and infrastructure security, monitoring, vulnerability management, privacy and security training.Read 15 Oct 2026 · jitsu.com
Self-hosting
Feature-complete production self-hosting uses Kubernetes with operator-managed function servers and CronJobs for connector syncs.Read 15 Oct 2026 · jitsu.com
Transformations
JavaScript Functions can filter, transform, or enrich events before they are sent to a destination.Read 29 Sep 2026 · jitsu.com

Plans and prices

Free Free $0 Unlimited captured events · 200k active events/month · unlimited connectors · one daily active sync · ClickHouse UI/API · unlimited destinations · custom domains · identity stitching · configuration API Read 15 Oct 2026 · jitsu.com
Open source Free Free. Forever MIT license · self-host on any cloud provider · cloud native · no usage limits · community support Read 15 Oct 2026 · jitsu.com
Business $99 a month $99 per month Unlimited captured events · 2M active events/month · $40 per additional 1M events · hourly connector syncs · 5 monthly syncs · $20 per additional monthly active sync Read 15 Oct 2026 · jitsu.com
Enterprise Priced on request Custom; contact us Unlimited captured events · custom active-event volume · one-minute connector syncs · unlimited monthly syncs · observability exports · profile builder · custom backup retention · dedicated ingest shard · OIDC SSO · priority support and SLA Read 15 Oct 2026 · jitsu.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Lists 609+ sources and 32+ destinations.
  • JavaScript Functions can transform events before delivery.
  • Buffers data during warehouse maintenance.
  • Open-source plan has no usage limits.

Limits

  • Feature-complete self-hosting requires Kubernetes.
  • Free cloud plan includes 200k active events monthly.
  • Business costs $99 a month.

Who it suits

It suits teams that need to route event data from web, mobile, or server-side collection into data warehouses and other destinations. Self-hosting teams need Kubernetes for a feature-complete deployment.

Jitsu in depth

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Overview

Jitsu is an event-data pipeline for teams bringing activity from websites, apps, and business systems into a data warehouse. It suits teams that need flexible collection and routing without a narrow source list; the choice is between managed hosting and running the software themselves.

Its broad integration catalog, event transformations, and buffering make it a capable fit for multi-source pipelines. The main trade-offs are usage-based billing and the Kubernetes requirement for feature-complete self-hosting.

Key features

Collection and delivery

Jitsu accepts events through web snippets, HTTP and Pixel APIs, React Native, native iOS and Android, and server-to-server connections. It says warehouse delivery can take under a second, with optional batching for flows that do not need immediate delivery. This range suits teams consolidating product and business events, while the right collection method will depend on each source.

When a warehouse is under maintenance, Jitsu buffers data in Kafka and delivers it when the warehouse is back online. It also deduplicates repeated data and can create warehouse tables and columns from incoming events. Those capabilities reduce interruptions and schema upkeep, though they do not remove the need to monitor the pipeline and destination.

Routing and transformation

JavaScript Functions can filter, reshape, or enrich events before they reach a destination. The integrations catalog includes 609+ sources and 32+ destinations across warehouses, object storage, analytics, CRMs, and ad platforms. That breadth is useful when a pipeline spans several systems; teams should still check that their particular endpoints are supported.

Security and compliance

Jitsu states that data is encrypted at rest with AES-256 and in transit via TLS. It also states that it is SOC 2 compliant, participates in the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, and offers a DPA and SCC. These are relevant considerations for teams assessing data handling and contractual needs.

Pricing

Jitsu has a free tier and paid plans starting at $99/mo. Captured events are free; billing counts active events successfully sent to at least one destination. If a function splits one event into several, each resulting event counts, so transformations can affect usage.

Open source: free, forever, under the MIT License. It can be self-hosted on any cloud provider, has no usage limits, and includes community support. This is the fit for teams willing to operate the software rather than pay for managed service; feature-complete self-hosting requires Kubernetes.

Free: free, with 200k active events/mo, unlimited captured events, unlimited connectors and destinations, up to 1 daily active sync, and Jitsu Cloud, Private Cloud, or On Prem deployment. It is a useful way to start, but the event allowance and daily sync cadence constrain larger or more time-sensitive workloads.

Business: $99 a month, billed per month, for 2M active events/mo, unlimited connectors, up to 1-hour sync, and up to 5 monthly active syncs. Additional usage costs $40 per additional 1M events; each monthly active sync beyond five costs $20. This suits teams needing a managed service and more frequent syncing, provided they can forecast event and sync volume.

Enterprise: Custom pricing, with a custom active-event allowance, unlimited connectors, syncs as often as every minute, and unlimited monthly active syncs. It fits workloads that need higher sync frequency or a tailored allowance.

A free trial is available. Open-source community support is included, and Jitsu invites prospective customers to contact its team with questions.

Platforms

Jitsu is listed for Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows, web, API, and self-hosted use. Hosted cloud and on-premise deployment are both options, but feature-complete self-hosting requires Kubernetes.

Who it's for

Jitsu is strongest for teams consolidating events from multiple channels and sending them to warehouse or business-system destinations, especially when they need transformation, deduplication, or buffering. The free plan gives smaller workloads room to begin, while Business raises the event allowance and sync frequency. Teams without Kubernetes expertise should favor hosted deployment; organizations needing finer-grained syncs or custom capacity can consider Enterprise.

Pros and cons

Broad collection and routing: Web, mobile, and server-side collection plus 609+ sources and 32+ destinations can cover a varied event pipeline.

Resilience and schema handling: Kafka buffering, deduplication, and automatic table and column creation help reduce delivery interruptions and manual warehouse setup.

Flexible deployment: Hosted options and MIT-licensed self-hosting give teams a choice, but full-featured self-hosting calls for Kubernetes operations.

Usage can expand after transformations: Billing counts successfully delivered active events, including each event produced by a split, so event shaping can increase the bill.

Sync limits matter: Free includes one daily active sync; Business allows five monthly active syncs before extra charges, so frequent sync schedules may require Enterprise.

Alternatives

Consider SnowcatCloud for its free, Apache 2.0 open-source plan, noting that its RDB loaders require pa.

Stape is an alternative with a pay-as-you-go plan at $8 a month, billed $100 yearly, for Meta CAPI Gateway, one Pixel, and up to 10 million events per month; additional Pixels cost $8 each.

RudderStack Customer Data Platform may suit teams whose free tier's 250K events/month, 16 SDK sources, and 200+ cloud destinations fit their needs.

CustomerLabs CDP is a paid option with a Growth plan at $129 a month, billed $129/mo + GST, with 500K monthly usage units, unlimited sources, and unlimited destinations.

Hightouch offers a free plan with two active syncs per month, hourly sync frequency, and 100,000,000 operations per month.

SetRoasFlow has a Growth plan at $99 a month for 2M events/mo, 10 websites, warehouse export, and priority email support.

Tracardi offers a free open-source version with limited events per second, single-tenant operation, limited automation, and no event validation.

walkerOS is a free, MIT-licensed, self-hosted option with no event limits, though infrastructure costs remain your responsibility.

Browse Event Tracking Software for more options.

Verdict

Jitsu is a strong choice for teams that need broad event collection, configurable transformations, and warehouse resilience in one pipeline. Its free tier and open-source edition give teams ways to start without a paid commitment, while Business adds capacity and more frequent syncs. Look elsewhere if operating Kubernetes is out of reach for self-hosting or if active-event billing and sync allowances do not fit your workload.

Verdict

Jitsu offers multiple collection methods, event transformations, and hosted or self-hosted deployment. Check how active events are counted and whether your self-hosting setup meets the Kubernetes requirement.

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