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Amplitude vs Matomo

By ContentMation Team·Updated April 2026

If you are weighing Amplitude against Matomo for your analytics needs, you are not alone. These are two of the most compared tools in the category. Here is an objective breakdown of their features, pricing, and ideal use cases.

Key Takeaways

If you are weighing Amplitude against Matomo for your analytics needs, you are not alone. These are two of the most compared tools in the category. Here is an objective breakdown of their features, pricing, and ideal use cases.

  • Verdict: For enterprises and agencies requiring deep customization, Amplitude is the stronger pick. Matomo shines for startups and small teams that value simplicity and quick setup in their analytics stack.
  • Real-Time Data: Amplitude — Yes, live dashboard; Matomo — Yes, real-time events.
  • Heatmaps: Amplitude — No heatmaps, event-based analytics; Matomo — No heatmaps, event-based analytics.
  • Privacy Compliance: Amplitude — GDPR compliant with consent; Matomo — Cookie-free, GDPR compliant by default.

Feature Comparison

Feature
Amplitude
Matomo
Real-Time Data
Yes, live dashboard
Yes, real-time events
Heatmaps
No heatmaps, event-based analytics
No heatmaps, event-based analytics
Privacy Compliance
GDPR compliant with consent
Cookie-free, GDPR compliant by default
Funnel Analysis
Yes, multi-step funnels
Yes, conversion funnels
Starting Price
$49/mo (Plus)
Free (self-hosted), $23/mo cloud

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Our Verdict

For enterprises and agencies requiring deep customization, Amplitude is the stronger pick. Matomo shines for startups and small teams that value simplicity and quick setup in their analytics stack.

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