Ackee vs Matomo: which one to choose in 2026?
Both are open source alternatives to Google Analytics. We compare license, tech stack and features to help you decide which fits your team best.
| Ackee | Matomo | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Web Analytics | Web Analytics |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| GitHub stars | ~8k | ~19k |
| Tech stack | Node.js, MongoDB | PHP, MySQL/MariaDB |
| Replaces | Google Analytics | Google Analytics |
Matomo has more GitHub stars, which usually indicates a larger community (not necessarily that it's the best option for your use case).
Ackee
Minimalist, private web analytics, an alternative to Google Analytics.
Pros
- MIT license and a very small footprint
Things to consider
- Much more basic reports than GA4
Matomo
Complete web analytics with heatmaps and sessions, 100% yours.
Pros
- Heatmaps, session recordings and advanced funnels in a single tool
Things to consider
- Heavier interface, needs more resources than Plausible or Umami
Key features
Ackee
- Minimalist visits dashboard
- Custom events
- No tracking cookies
Matomo
- Heatmaps and session recording (official plugin)
- Advanced funnels and segments
- 100% of the data, no sampling
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