CS2 Demo Analysis Kit vs Mercurial

CS2 Demo Analysis Kit includes DAK Studio, a free desktop platform for analyzing Counter-Strike 2 demos locally. It links statistics to the source match, round and tick, with a 2D replay for inspection. The app runs on the user’s machine without an account, upload or server. Its modules cover replay, player profiles, duels and mechanics, utility and economy, tournaments, and coach preparation. The built-in exporter imports .dem files or cs2-demo-format v3 ZIPs and parses them on the computer. Windows and macOS downloads include a DMG, installer and portable ZIP options. The full Windows portable ZIP includes the Cologne Major 2026 event package and map data; the core ZIP contains runtime only. The runtime rejects v2 packages, which must be re-exported with cs2df. DAK Studio is AGPL-3.0-only, while ecosystem packages and the Python shell are MIT licensed. The analysis layer is also consumed by RivalHub and CS2 Insight Agent.

Mercurial is a web-based Counter-Strike 2 demo analyzer that produces gameplay statistics and probabilistic cheat-detection scores. The maker says every demo receives more than 40 cheat-pattern checks. AI Deep Scan weighs those findings with player history, account credibility, and match context. The analyzer grades counter-strafing shot by shot and measures crosshair placement, utility use, pre-aim, ping, and spray shake. Match Coach gives advice tied to individual rounds, while Form Check reviews form after every five scored games. Setup Lab lets players tag matches with equipment and settings, compare setups, and receive AI suggestions. Demos can come from Valve matchmaking, FACEIT, or community servers. The Free plan analyzes only your own demos and includes one AI Deep Scan daily. Plus costs $5 a month; Ultra costs $10 a month and adds priority support. Results can include false positives and false negatives.