Overview
Umami is a free, open-source web analytics tool that's easy to self-host. It provides essential metrics — pageviews, referrers, devices — without tracking personal data.
Strengths
- Free and open source
- Easy to self-host (Docker, Vercel, Railway)
- Clean, modern dashboard
- Privacy-focused, no cookies
Weaknesses
- Requires self-hosting for free use
- Fewer features than GA or even Plausible
- Limited integrations
- Cloud pricing not competitive with Plausible
Quick info
- Category
- Analytics
- Starting price
- Free
- Free tier
- Fully free
- Open source
- Yes
- Best for
- Individuals
- Founded
- 2020
Last updated 2026-04-12
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