Matomo vs 
Plausible CE
Compared on data, not vibes. Metrics refresh nightly; verdict links carry the math.
| Matomo | Plausible CE | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | 21,756 | 28,463 |
| Last commit | 0d ago | 0d ago |
| Latest release | 5.12.0 | v3.2.1 |
| Docker pulls | — | — |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Min RAM | 2,048 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Containers | 3 | 3 |
| ARM (Pi-friendly) | yes | yes |
Matomo
The full Google-Analytics-shaped suite on your own hostname, with visitor profiles, funnels and no monthly hit meter.
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Plausible CE
The same privacy-first analytics dashboard the vendor sells, on your own domain, with no pageview meter counting against you.
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Neither page tells you which is "better" — they solve the same jobs differently. Pick by the constraint that binds you: RAM, ARM, license, or how alive the project looks.