Matomo vs Netdata

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

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FeatureMatomoNetdata
CategoryWeb AnalyticsMonitoring & Status
LicenseGPL-3.0GPL-3.0
LanguagePHPGo
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM1,024 MB256 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metaldocker, bare-metal, kubernetes
GitHub stars★ 21,749★ 80,075
First released20072013
ReplacesGoogle AnalyticsDatadog, New Relic

Why pick each one

Choose Matomo if…

  • Comprehensive analytics
  • Privacy-respecting
  • Mature and extensible
Matomo details

Choose Netdata if…

  • Instant insight out of the box
  • Beautiful real-time charts
  • Easy install
Netdata details

Frequently asked questions

Is Matomo or Netdata better?

Netdata is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Matomo if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Matomo and Netdata free and open-source?

Yes. Matomo is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Netdata under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Matomo and Netdata with Docker?

Matomo: yes. Netdata: yes.

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