Umami
Self-hostable, open-source analytics alternative
Open-source, privacy-focused web analytics platform with self-hosting and cloud options. Umami provides simple traffic metrics, custom events, and real-time dashboards without cookies or personal data collection. Alternative to Google Analytics for privacy-conscious teams.
Umami is commonly used by developers seeking open-source, self-hostable analytics with privacy focus.
It provides cookie-free tracking, real-time stats, and custom event support with minimal setup.
Teams compare it for open-source licensing, self-hosting flexibility, and straightforward deployment.
Overview
Umami is an open-source, privacy-focused web analytics platform designed for self-hosting. It provides a clean, fast alternative to Google Analytics with no cookies and no personal data collection. The MIT license allows unlimited use.
Key Features
- Open Source: MIT licensed, fully self-hostable
- No Cookies: Privacy-compliant by default
- Real-Time Dashboard: Live visitor activity
- Custom Events: Track specific user interactions
- Multiple Sites: Manage all your sites from one dashboard
- Team Access: Share analytics with team members
Who Should Consider Umami
Umami works well for:
- Developers comfortable with self-hosting
- Teams wanting complete data ownership at no cost
- Organizations with existing infrastructure (Docker, Vercel, etc.)
- Privacy-focused projects needing simple analytics
Deployment Options
- Self-hosted - Free, deploy on your infrastructure (Docker, Vercel, Netlify, Railway)
- Umami Cloud - Managed hosting with free tier available
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Umami compare to Plausible?
Both are open-source and privacy-focused. Umami is MIT licensed (more permissive) and completely free to self-host. Plausible has AGPL license and charges for cloud. Umami has a simpler interface; Plausible has more features. See our Plausible vs Umami comparison.
Is self-hosting Umami difficult?
Umami is designed for easy deployment. It runs on Node.js with PostgreSQL or MySQL. One-click deploys are available for Vercel, Railway, and other platforms. Docker is also supported.
What’s the catch with “free”?
Umami self-hosted is genuinely free with no limitations. You pay for your own hosting (which can be minimal). Umami Cloud has a free tier with paid plans for higher usage.
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Starting Price USD 0/month
Free Plan Available
Free Trial Not applicable
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