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GoAccess vs Matomo
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| Fact | GoAccess | Matomo |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C | PHP |
| Licence | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 21k | 22k |
| Latest | v1.12 | 5.14.1 |
| Last push | 2026-10-01 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 4 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 15 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Google Analytics. Alternatives to Google Analytics →
PartialGoAccessReports built from web server logs, in a terminal or an HTML page, with no tracking script.
Full replacementMatomoClose to Google Analytics in scope, on your own server, with a plugin to import past Google Analytics data.
GoAccess
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Matomo
- 6.0.0-b5.202610051806502026-10-05We recommend to read this FAQ before using a pre-release in a production environment.pre-release
- 5.14.12026-10-04Please use the attached archives for installing or updating Matomo.
- 6.0.0-b5.202610041931202026-10-04We recommend to read this FAQ before using a pre-release in a production environment.pre-release
- 6.0.0-b52026-10-04We recommend to read this FAQ before using a pre-release in a production environment.pre-release
- 6.0.0-b4.202610011807232026-10-01We recommend to read this FAQ before using a pre-release in a production environment.pre-release
GoAccess
unsigned The latest release, v1.12, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Matomo
unsigned The latest release, 5.14.1, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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