Matomo vs Umami

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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FeatureMatomoUmami
CategoryWeb AnalyticsWeb Analytics
LicenseGPL-3.0MIT
LanguagePHPTypeScript
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM1,024 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metaldocker
GitHub stars★ 21,749★ 38,103
First released20072020
ReplacesGoogle AnalyticsGoogle Analytics

Why pick each one

Choose Matomo if…

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

Choose Umami if…

  • Very easy to self-host
  • Privacy-friendly
  • Clean interface
Umami details

Frequently asked questions

Is Matomo or Umami better?

Umami 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 Umami free and open-source?

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

Can I run Matomo and Umami with Docker?

Matomo: yes. Umami: yes.

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