Liwan vs Matomo
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted web analytics options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
Not the right match-up?
| Feature | Liwan | Matomo |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Web Analytics | Web Analytics |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Rust | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 199 | ★ 21,749 |
| First released | 2026 | 2007 |
| Replaces | — | Google Analytics |
Why pick each one
Choose Liwan if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Rust
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Liwan 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 Liwan and Matomo free and open-source?
Yes. Liwan is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Matomo under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Liwan and Matomo with Docker?
Liwan: yes. Matomo: yes.