CS2 Demo Analysis Kit
CS2 Demo Analysis Kit includes DAK Studio, a local-first desktop platform for analyzing Counter-Strike 2 demos.
What CS2 Demo Analysis Kit is
CS2 Demo Analysis Kit includes DAK Studio, a local-first desktop platform for analyzing Counter-Strike 2 demos. It links statistics to the source match, round, and tick, with a 2D replay for inspection. The application 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 accepts .dem files or cs2-demo-format v3 ZIPs and parses them locally. Downloads include macOS DMG and Windows installer and portable ZIP options; the full Windows portable package includes an event package and map data, while the core ZIP contains runtime only. The runtime rejects v2 packages, which need re-exporting with cs2df. DAK Studio is free and licensed AGPL-3.0-only; ecosystem packages and the Python shell are MIT licensed. The analysis layer is also used by RivalHub and CS2 Insight Agent.
Good
- Runs locally without accounts, uploads, or a server.
- Links statistics to match, round, and tick.
- Includes replay, player, mechanics, economy, and coach modules.
- Imports .dem files and v3 ZIPs locally.
- Available in Windows and macOS builds.
Watch out
- The runtime rejects v2 demo packages.
- DAK Studio uses AGPL-3.0-only licensing.
- Windows core ZIP contains runtime only.
Who it suits
The kit suits Counter-Strike 2 players reviewing performance, tournament analysts, and coaches preparing work. Its local parsing and round-and-tick references can help users inspect the evidence behind a statistic.
Verdict
DAK Studio centers demo analysis on locally parsed files and traceable match moments. Check the v3 ZIP requirement and application license before incorporating it into a workflow.
Plans and prices
From CS2 Demo Analysis Kit's own pricing page, checked 30 Sep 2001.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| DAK Studio and ecosystem packages | Free | DAK Studio AGPL-3.0-only · ecosystem packages and Python exporter MIT |
The facts
Each one read from CS2 Demo Analysis Kit's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Analysis modules
- Studio includes replay, player profiles, duel and mechanics analysis, utility and economy labs, a tournament hub, and a coach workbench.checked 30 Sep 2001
- Demo input
- The built-in exporter imports .dem files or cs2-demo-format v3 ZIPs and parses them locally.checked 30 Sep 2001
- Downloads
- Official builds provide a macOS DMG, a Windows installer, and Windows portable ZIP packages.checked 30 Sep 2001
- Evidence traceability
- Studio numbers link to the source match, round, and tick, with a 2D replay for inspection.checked 30 Sep 2001
- Integrations
- The analysis layer is consumed by DAK Studio, RivalHub, and CS2 Insight Agent.checked 30 Sep 2001
- Intended users
- The module set explicitly includes personal analysis, player improvement, tournament analysis, and coach preparation workflows.checked 30 Sep 2001
- Licensing
- Ecosystem packages and the Python shell are MIT licensed, while the DAK Studio application is AGPL-3.0-only.checked 30 Sep 2001
- Privacy model
- The desktop application runs on the user's machine without an account, upload, or server.checked 30 Sep 2001
- Purpose
- DAK Studio is a local-first CS2 demo analysis platform that links statistics to the exact round and tick.checked 30 Sep 2001
- RivalHub data seam
- The documented RivalHub integration uses versioned season export and analysis API contracts for metadata, rosters, identity maps, and analysis artifacts.checked 30 Sep 2001
- Runtime limitation
- The runtime supports cs2-demo-format v3 ZIPs; v2 packages are rejected and must be re-exported with cs2df.checked 30 Sep 2001
- Security reporting
- The security policy requests private vulnerability reporting and says fixes generally target the maintained default branch and latest release.checked 30 Sep 2001
Where it runs
- Windows packages
- The Windows full portable ZIP includes the Cologne Major 2026 event package and map data, while the core ZIP contains runtime only.checked 30 Sep 2001
The full review of CS2 Demo Analysis Kit
Overview
CS2 Demo Analysis Kit is a free desktop toolkit for turning Counter-Strike 2 demos into match, player and team analysis. It suits players, coaches and tournament analysts who want evidence tied to specific moments, rather than just a match summary. Its local-first approach is a strong fit for privacy-conscious workflows, provided your demos use the supported v3 format.
Key features
DAK Studio combines replay and player profiles with duel and mechanics analysis, utility and economy labs, a tournament hub and a coach workbench. That range supports both individual improvement and more structured preparation; it is broader than a replay viewer alone, though it is focused exclusively on Counter-Strike 2.
Numbers link back to the source match, round and tick, and a 2D replay lets users inspect the moment behind a statistic. Mistake detection and performance reports add useful review tools, but there is no AI analysis. That makes DAK a better match for people who want traceable evidence than for users seeking automated coaching.
The built-in exporter imports .dem files and cs2-demo-format v3 ZIPs, parsing them on the user's machine without an account, upload or server. The runtime rejects v2 packages, so older archives need to be re-exported with cs2df. The analysis layer is also consumed by RivalHub and CS2 Insight Agent; RivalHub's documented integration uses versioned contracts for season exports and analysis data.
Pricing
DAK Studio and its ecosystem packages are free: the plan is free, with no paid tier described. The package distinction matters more than the price: ecosystem packages and the Python exporter are MIT licensed, while the DAK Studio application is AGPL-3.0-only. Anyone incorporating the application into a workflow should account for that license difference.
Platforms
DAK Studio supports macOS and Windows. Official downloads include a macOS DMG, a Windows installer and portable Windows ZIP packages. The full portable ZIP includes the Cologne Major 2026 event package and map data; the core ZIP contains runtime only. Check the package contents against your needs before choosing a portable build.
Who it's for
DAK is aimed at Counter-Strike 2 players working on their own performance, coaches preparing sessions and tournament analysts reviewing matches. Its local processing and round-and-tick traceability particularly suit users who want to verify claims against the replay. It is less suitable for anyone needing AI-generated analysis or a workflow built around v2 demo packages.
Pros and cons
- Pro: Statistics point to a match, round and tick, with a 2D replay for checking the underlying moment.
- Pro: Local parsing requires no account, upload or server, keeping demo analysis on the user's machine.
- Pro: The module set covers personal review, coaching and tournament workflows in one application.
- Con: v2 packages are rejected and must be re-exported with cs2df, adding a step for older demo archives.
- Con: AI analysis is absent, so users looking for automated interpretation should choose another tool.
- Con: The application is AGPL-3.0-only, unlike the MIT-licensed ecosystem packages and Python exporter.
Alternatives
Game Replay Analyzers is the broader category directory for comparing replay tools.
- SC2 Tools is a free alternative for Linux, macOS, web and Windows users; its features are free to every player, with voluntary one-time tips that do not unlock features.
- Freezetime may suit users who want a public archive or a self-hosted full studio, with no per-use cost and support for Linux, macOS and web.
- CS Demo Analyzer is a free open-source CLI for analyzing and exporting CS2/CS:GO demo files, including for users who prefer a command-line workflow.
- DataCoach is a web-based coaching option: its free Player Basic plan includes 10 monthly replays, 10 DataCoach Chat tokens, training plans, core coaching output and progression tracking.
- ReplayDojo offers free browser-based replay analysis tools for users who prefer a web workflow.
- ReplayLabs is a web and API alternative with paid plans; Starter costs €3.99 a month and includes 50 uploads and 50 reprocess requests per week, with 14-day detailed data retention.
- CaptureAge is a Windows option for a different game-analysis workflow, with a free tier that omits timeline control, special camera controls, advanced statistics graphs and custom skins.
- Gamescan is a web alternative with paid tiers that include credit-based analysis and, on higher plans, AI Coach Chat.
Verdict
Choose CS2 Demo Analysis Kit if you want free, local Counter-Strike 2 analysis that links findings to the exact round and tick, and your demos meet its v3 requirement. Its breadth and traceability make it a strong fit for self-review, coaching and tournament preparation. Look elsewhere if you need AI analysis, v2 compatibility without conversion, or a different platform.
Getting started
- Open the project website on GitHub
- Choose the macOS DMG or a Windows installer or portable ZIP
- Install or extract the desktop build
- Import a .dem file or cs2-demo-format v3 ZIP with the built-in exporter
- Open replay, profile, analysis, tournament, or coach modules
Limits worth knowing
The runtime accepts cs2-demo-format v3 ZIPs and rejects v2 packages, which must be re-exported with cs2df. The Windows core portable ZIP includes runtime only, while the full portable ZIP includes event and map data.
Questions
Is CS2 Demo Analysis Kit free?
Yes. The DAK Studio and ecosystem packages plan is listed as free.
Which games does it support?
Its supported game is Counter-Strike 2.
Which platforms are available?
Official builds are provided for macOS and Windows, including a macOS DMG, Windows installer, and portable ZIP packages.
Does it require an account or upload?
No. The desktop application runs locally without an account, upload, or server.
What file formats can it import?
The exporter imports .dem files and cs2-demo-format v3 ZIPs. Version 2 packages are rejected.
What licenses apply?
DAK Studio is AGPL-3.0-only. Ecosystem packages and the Python shell are MIT licensed.
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