Which is cheaper, Matomo or Smartlook?

Matomo is 2.1x cheaper than Smartlook. Matomo starts at $0/mo, Smartlook starts at $0/mo.

Does Matomo have a free tier?

Yes, Matomo offers a free tier with .

Matomo has drop-in switching cost. Smartlook 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

Smartlook

Session replay and product analytics platform with heatmaps and funnel analysis

Switching Cost: moderate

Price sensitivity favors Matomo, which costs about 2.1x less than Smartlook.

Their pricing models diverge: Matomo uses tiered, while Smartlook operates on a flat-rate basis.

Price-conscious teams should choose Matomo — the cost advantage is hard to ignore, especially for growing workloads.

Price-conscious teams should choose Matomo — the cost advantage is hard to ignore, especially for growing workloads.

Price Difference

2.1x

Matomo is cheaper by $29/mo

Pricing Model

Different

Tools charge using different pricing philosophies

Switching Costs

Matomo

Lower switching costs for easier migration