Umami vs Matomo

Detailed comparison to help you choose the right tool for your needs

U

Umami

Simple, fast, privacy-focused open-source website analytics

4.5
Editorial Rating
M

Matomo

Google Analytics alternative that protects your data and privacy

4.2
Editorial Rating

Quick Comparison

Rating

4.5
vs
4.2

Starting Price

Free
vs
Free

Pricing Model

freemium
vs
freemium
Feature
Umami
Matomo
No cookies required
GDPR compliant
Real-time dashboard
Custom events
API access
Self-hosting
Full analytics suite
Heatmaps
Session recordings
A/B testing
GDPR compliance tools
Import from GA

Umami Pros

  • No cookie consent banner needed
  • Extremely lightweight script (~2KB)
  • Beautiful clean dashboard
  • Self-hosted = unlimited free

Umami Cons

  • Fewer features than GA4
  • No conversion funnels on free plan
  • Limited integrations

Matomo Pros

  • Most feature-complete GA alternative
  • 100% data ownership
  • GDPR/CCPA compliant
  • Proven at massive scale (1M+ sites)

Matomo Cons

  • Self-hosted requires maintenance
  • Cloud plans can get expensive at scale
  • UI feels dated compared to newer tools

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