Which is cheaper, Matomo or Metabase?

Matomo is 3.8x cheaper than Metabase. Matomo starts at $0/mo, Metabase starts at $0/mo.

Does Matomo have a free tier?

Yes, Matomo offers a free tier with .

Matomo has drop-in switching cost. Metabase has moderate switching cost. Matomo is easier to switch away from.

Analytics

Matomo

← More affordable

Open-source Google Analytics alternative with full data ownership and privacy compliance

Switching Cost: drop-in

Metabase

Open-source business intelligence tool for SQL queries, dashboards, and embedded analytics

Switching Cost: moderate

The cost difference is substantial — Metabase runs about 3.8x what Matomo charges.

Pricing philosophy differs — Matomo charges tiered, but Metabase takes a per-seat approach.

If budget is your primary constraint, Matomo is the clear winner with its more wallet-friendly pricing structure.

If budget is your primary constraint, Matomo is the clear winner with its more wallet-friendly pricing structure.

Price Difference

3.8x

Matomo is cheaper by $74/mo

Pricing Model

Different

Tools charge using different pricing philosophies

Switching Costs

Matomo

Lower switching costs for easier migration