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Trench

Free#19 of 24 in Event Tracking Software

Trench: A self-hosted, Segment-compatible event pipeline with SQL, REST, Kafka, and ClickHouse. Ranked #19 of 24 in Event Tracking Software by our editors (6.7/10); pricing: Free plan; best for self-hosted Segment-compatible event analytics.

6.7/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
6.7 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Self-hosted Segment-compatible event analytics
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
Free
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Segment-compatible Track, Identify, and Group event ingestion
- Kafka processing with ClickHouse-backed real-time analytics queries
- No usage limits in the self-hosted Open Source plan
Where it doesn't
- Self-hosted deployment requires teams to manage their own infrastructure
- Collection and integration coverage is narrower than broader event platforms
- Enterprise pricing is volume-based rather than publicly itemized

Our verdict on Trench

Trench is open-source infrastructure for collecting, processing, querying, and routing behavioral events. It is designed for teams that want to deploy event analytics on their own infrastructure rather than adopt a fully hosted collection platform. Its API supports Segment-compatible Track, Identify, and Group events, while SQL and REST access provide ways to query event data. Self-hosted deployment is available on any cloud provider using Docker, making Trench a fit for organizations that need control over deployment and event handling.

The Open Source plan is free and has no usage limits. It includes self-hosting on any cloud provider and community support. The Enterprise plan uses volume-based pricing and adds dedicated infrastructure, a dedicated support engineer, 24/7 phone and email support, an on-premises deployment option, and SAML 2.0 SSO. The plan structure makes the product accessible for teams comfortable operating their own deployment, while larger organizations can add infrastructure, support, and identity features through the paid tier. The self-hosted model also means setup and ongoing infrastructure responsibility remain part of the product choice.

Trench’s main strength is its focused event pipeline: Kafka handles event processing, ClickHouse supports real-time analytics queries, and webhooks route events to other systems. Its integrations center on the Segment specification, Webhooks, Kafka, and ClickHouse, with API access through SQL and REST. That combination suits teams seeking a self-hosted, Segment-compatible foundation with a clear processing and query stack. It is less suitable for buyers who need broad collection coverage, a larger integration ecosystem, or a hosted deployment without infrastructure management. Choose Trench for API-first control; consider an alternative when breadth and managed operations matter more.

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Trench pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

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Trench fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Free
Web collection	Not verified
Mobile collection	Not verified
Server-side collection	Yes
Event routing	Yes
Monthly event limit	Not verified
Destination limit	Not verified
Data retention	Not verified
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted
Compliance & security	GDPR, SSO/SAML
Support	Email, Phone, Community, Docs · 24/7
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Integrations	4 integrations: Segment specification, Webhooks, Kafka, ClickHouse
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	trench.dev
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

Trench integrations

Trench lists 4 integrations on its own site.

Segment specification
Webhooks
Kafka
ClickHouse

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