Countly Community Edition vs Matomo
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted web analytics options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Countly Community Edition
Product analytics for web, mobile, and desktop
VS
Matomo
Powerful, privacy-respecting web analytics platform
| Feature | Countly Community Edition | Matomo |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Web Analytics | Web Analytics |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 5,886 | ★ 21,749 |
| First released | 2012 | 2007 |
| Replaces | Mixpanel, Firebase Analytics | Google Analytics |
Why pick each one
Choose Countly Community Edition if…
- Mature product analytics
- Strong mobile support
Frequently asked questions
Is Countly Community Edition or Matomo better?
Neither is universally better. Matomo has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Countly Community Edition and Matomo free and open-source?
Yes. Countly Community Edition is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Matomo under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Countly Community Edition and Matomo with Docker?
Countly Community Edition: yes. Matomo: yes.