GoatCounter vs Matomo
Both GoatCounter and Matomo are self-hosted alternatives to Google Analytics. Both are filed under Analytics.
Side by side
| Field | GoatCounter | Matomo |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Easy web statistics without tracking of personal data. | Web analytics that protects your data and your customers' privacy. |
| GitHub stars | 6,129 | 21,997 |
| License | EUPL-1.2 | GPL-3.0 |
| Platforms | Go | PHP |
| Latest release | v2.7.0, 15 December 2025 | 6.1.0-alpha.20261031180354, 31 October 2026 |
| Repository activity | 27 September 2026 | 2 November 2026 |
| Health | Active | Active |
| Categories | Analytics | Analytics |
| Website | https://www.goatcounter.com | https://matomo.org/ |
| Source code | https://github.com/arp242/goatcounter | https://github.com/matomo-org/matomo |
Where the records differ
Computed from the two records above: a line appears only where the dataset states a figure, a date or a set relation, and no line recommends one application over the other.
- Matomo has more GitHub stars in the dataset, 21,997 against 6,129.
- Matomo recorded repository activity more recently, 2 November 2026 against 27 September 2026.
- Matomo has the newer release on record: 6.1.0-alpha.20261031180354, 31 October 2026, against v2.7.0, 15 December 2025.
- Licenses differ: GoatCounter is listed under EUPL-1.2; Matomo under GPL-3.0.
- Platforms differ: GoatCounter lists Go; Matomo lists PHP.
- Both are filed under the same categories: Analytics.