Session Replay Shouldn’t Cost More Than Your VPS

Description and use

TraceUX is a lightweight, self‑hosted session replay tool that runs on a small VPS, enabling startups to analyze user behavior without costly SaaS subscriptions.

Problem

Early‑stage products need to understand why users leave, but paid session replay services add costly recurring fees based on traffic, seats, and recorded sessions.

Outcome

Deploying TraceUX on a small VPS enables startups to capture and analyze user sessions cost‑effectively, eliminating the need for expensive SaaS billing models.

Workflow

• 1. Deploy TraceUX by downloading the binary or running the Docker container on a VPS.
• 2. Add the provided JavaScript snippet to the website’s pages.
• 3. TraceUX automatically records lightweight DOM events and stores them on the local server.
• 4. Access the local dashboard to review user sessions and identify friction points.

Evidence

TraceUX records lightweight DOM events, stores them on your own server, and runs in just a few steps on a small VPS. No data warehouse. No multi-service stack. No per-session pricing.

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