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Middleware 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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MI Middleware Tool designed to help engineering leaders measure and analyze the VS UM Umami Simple, fast, privacy-focused web analytics
FeatureMiddlewareUmami
CategoryWeb AnalyticsWeb Analytics
LicenseApache-2.0MIT
LanguageTypeScriptTypeScript
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM512 MB512 MB
Deploymentdockerdocker
GitHub stars★ 1,620★ 38,103
First released20252020
Replaces—Google Analytics

Why pick each one

Choose Middleware if…

  • Released under the Apache-2.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Active community (1.6k GitHub stars)
  • Written in TypeScript
Middleware details

Choose Umami if…

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Middleware or Umami better?

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

Are Middleware and Umami free and open-source?

Yes. Middleware is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Umami under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Middleware and Umami with Docker?

Middleware: yes. Umami: yes.

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