
Matomo
GDPR CompliantLeading open-source web analytics. Self-host in the EU or use cloud with EU hosting.

About Matomo
The Leading Open-Source Analytics Platform
Matomo (formerly Piwik) is the most feature-rich open-source web analytics platform available. Used by over 1 million websites worldwide, including government agencies and large enterprises, Matomo provides a true alternative to Google Analytics with full data ownership.
Self-Hosted or Cloud
- Self-hosted (free) — Download and install on your own servers. You own 100% of your data with zero limits on usage
- Cloud-hosted — Let Matomo manage everything for you with EU data hosting included
Enterprise-Grade Features
Matomo goes beyond basic analytics with built-in support for:
- Heatmaps & session recordings — See exactly how users interact with your pages
- A/B testing — Run experiments directly within Matomo
- Tag manager — Replace Google Tag Manager with a privacy-friendly alternative
- Custom reports & dashboards — Build reports tailored to your business needs
- Google Analytics data import — Migrate your historical data seamlessly
Data Privacy by Design
Matomo has been recommended by the French data protection authority (CNIL) as a tool that can be configured to be exempt from cookie consent requirements. With features like IP anonymization, data retention controls, and GDPR Manager — Matomo makes compliance straightforward.
Key Features
Works With
Pros & Cons
Pricing
Self-Hosted
- Unlimited websites
- Unlimited users
- Full data ownership
- Community support
Cloud Essential
Popular- Up to 50K hits/month
- EU data hosting
- Automatic updates
- Email support
Cloud Business
- Up to 100K hits/month
- Heatmaps & session recording
- A/B testing
- Roll-up reporting
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GDPR Compliance Data
| GDPR Status | GDPR Compliant |
| HQ Country | New Zealand |
| Data Hosting Location | Global |
| EU Servers Available | |
| DPA Available | |
| Schrems II Risk | Low Risk |
| SCCs in Place | |
| Last Verified | 19 March 2026 |
| Notes | Self-hosted option gives full data control. Cloud version offers EU data center option. |
Company Info
| Founded | 2007 |
| Team Size | 51-200 |
| Integrations | 100+ |
“Matomo gives us the depth of Google Analytics with the peace of mind that our data stays on our servers. It's the best of both worlds.”
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