Matomo vs Plausible Analytics
Both Matomo and Plausible Analytics are self-hosted alternatives to Adobe Analytics and Google Analytics. Both are filed under Analytics.
Side by side
| Field | Matomo | Plausible Analytics |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Web analytics that protects your data and your customers' privacy. | Simple, lightweight (< 1 KB) and privacy-friendly web analytics. |
| GitHub stars | 21,997 | 29,745 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Platforms | PHP | Elixir |
| Latest release | 6.1.0-alpha.20261031180354, 31 October 2026 | v3.2.1, 15 May 2026 |
| Repository activity | 2 November 2026 | 29 October 2026 |
| Health | Active | Active |
| Categories | Analytics | Analytics |
| Website | https://matomo.org/ | https://plausible.io/ |
| Source code | https://github.com/matomo-org/matomo | https://github.com/plausible/analytics/ |
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.
- Plausible Analytics has more GitHub stars in the dataset, 29,745 against 21,997.
- Matomo recorded repository activity more recently, 2 November 2026 against 29 October 2026.
- Matomo has the newer release on record: 6.1.0-alpha.20261031180354, 31 October 2026, against v3.2.1, 15 May 2026.
- Licenses differ: Matomo is listed under GPL-3.0; Plausible Analytics under AGPL-3.0.
- Platforms differ: Matomo lists PHP; Plausible Analytics lists Elixir.
- Both are filed under the same categories: Analytics.