Matomo vs Umami: 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.
| Matomo | Umami | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Web Analytics | Web Analytics |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| GitHub stars | ~19k | ~25k |
| Tech stack | PHP, MySQL/MariaDB | Next.js, PostgreSQL/MySQL |
| Replaces | Google Analytics | Google Analytics |
Umami has more GitHub stars, which usually indicates a larger community (not necessarily that it's the best option for your use case).
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
Umami
Minimalist web analytics, very easy to self-host.
Pros
- MIT license
- Deploys as a single container + database
Things to consider
- Less detailed reports than GA4 or Matomo
Key features
Matomo
- Heatmaps and session recording (official plugin)
- Advanced funnels and segments
- 100% of the data, no sampling
Umami
- Multi-site from a single dashboard
- Custom events
- Own API for reporting
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