Aptabase vs Matomo

Comparing two open source alternatives to Google Analytics and Mixpanel. Use the comparison below to decide which one fits your needs.

Aptabase

AGPL-3.0

Open-source, privacy-first analytics for mobile, desktop, and web apps. Anonymous event tracking, no cookies or device IDs, GDPR-compliant by default.

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Matomo

GPL-3.0

Open-source web analytics platform with SEO keyword and search performance reporting.

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Side-by-side comparison

	Aptabase	Matomo
License	AGPL-3.0	GPL-3.0
Self-hostable	No	Yes
GitHub Stars	1,869	22,012
Forks	142	2,928
Open Issues	61	2,549
Last Commit	Nov 6, 2026	Nov 8, 2026
First Released	Mar 25, 2023	Mar 30, 2011
Categories	App Analytics	Web Analytics Productivity & Utilities
Tags	#docker #Android #Swift #ios	#analytics #self hosted #privacy #gdpr #web analytics

GitHub stars over time

Aptabase1,869

Matomo

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