Jitsu 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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Jitsu
Open-source data ingestion and event collection engine
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Matomo
Powerful, privacy-respecting web analytics platform
| Feature | Jitsu | Matomo |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Web Analytics | Web Analytics |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 5,016 | ★ 21,749 |
| First released | 2020 | 2007 |
| Replaces | Segment | Google Analytics |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Jitsu 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 Jitsu and Matomo free and open-source?
Yes. Jitsu is licensed under MIT and Matomo under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Jitsu and Matomo with Docker?
Jitsu: yes. Matomo: yes.