Matomo vs OpenReplay
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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Matomo
Powerful, privacy-respecting web analytics platform
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OpenReplay
Self-hosted session replay and product analytics
| Feature | Matomo | OpenReplay |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Web Analytics | Web Analytics |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | PHP | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 4,096 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, kubernetes |
| GitHub stars | ★ 21,749 | ★ 12,458 |
| First released | 2007 | 2021 |
| Replaces | Google Analytics | FullStory, LogRocket |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Matomo or OpenReplay better?
Matomo is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider OpenReplay if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Matomo and OpenReplay free and open-source?
Yes. Matomo is licensed under GPL-3.0 and OpenReplay under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Matomo and OpenReplay with Docker?
Matomo: yes. OpenReplay: yes.