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Umami 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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UM Umami Simple, fast, privacy-focused web analytics VS PI Pirsch Privacy-friendly, cookie-free web analytics platform
FeatureUmamiPirsch
CategoryWeb AnalyticsWeb Analytics
LicenseMITAGPL-3.0
LanguageTypeScriptGo
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM512 MB256 MB
Deploymentdockerdocker, binary
GitHub stars★ 38,103★ 1,027
First released20202020
ReplacesGoogle AnalyticsGoogle Analytics

Why pick each one

Choose Umami if…

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

Choose Pirsch if…

  • GDPR-friendly by design
  • Fast and efficient
Pirsch details

Frequently asked questions

Is Umami or Pirsch better?

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

Are Umami and Pirsch free and open-source?

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

Can I run Umami and Pirsch with Docker?

Umami: yes. Pirsch: yes.

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