Matomo vs RudderStack
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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RudderStack
Open-source customer data pipeline platform
| Feature | Matomo | RudderStack |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Web Analytics | Web Analytics |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, kubernetes |
| GitHub stars | ★ 21,749 | ★ 4,465 |
| First released | 2007 | 2019 |
| Replaces | Google Analytics | Segment |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Matomo or RudderStack better?
Matomo is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider RudderStack if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Matomo and RudderStack free and open-source?
Yes. Matomo is licensed under GPL-3.0 and RudderStack under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Matomo and RudderStack with Docker?
Matomo: yes. RudderStack: yes.