Matomo vs Pirsch
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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Pirsch
Privacy-friendly, cookie-free web analytics platform
| Feature | Matomo | Pirsch |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Web Analytics | Web Analytics |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 21,749 | ★ 1,027 |
| First released | 2007 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Google Analytics | Google Analytics |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Matomo or Pirsch 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 Matomo and Pirsch free and open-source?
Yes. Matomo is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Pirsch under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Matomo and Pirsch with Docker?
Matomo: yes. Pirsch: yes.