Which is cheaper, Matomo or Plausible?

Plausible is 2.9x cheaper than Matomo. Matomo starts at $0/mo, Plausible starts at $9/mo.

Does Matomo have a free tier?

Yes, Matomo offers a free tier with .

Matomo has drop-in switching cost. Plausible has drop-in switching cost. Both have similar switching complexity.

Analytics

Matomo

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

Switching Cost: drop-in

Plausible

← More affordable

Privacy-friendly, lightweight web analytics platform with simple dashboard, goal tracking, and UTM analysis

Switching Cost: drop-in

You're paying a premium for Matomo — expect around a 2.9x higher bill compared to Plausible.

Startups take note: Matomo provides a free tier, while Plausible requires payment from day one.

Pricing philosophy differs — Matomo charges tiered, but Plausible takes a flat-rate approach.

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

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

Price Difference

2.9x

Plausible is cheaper by $17/mo

Free Tier

Matomo

Has a free tier option

Pricing Model

Different

Tools charge using different pricing philosophies