Comparison
AlpiStats or Matomo?
Matomo is a very complete analytics tool, in free software, that you can host yourself or use as a Cloud version. AlpiStats aims at the essentials, without cookies, with data in Switzerland and nothing to install on a server.
| Criterion | AlpiStats | Matomo |
|---|---|---|
| Publisher | Ekylibr SA, Switzerland | InnoCraft, New Zealand |
| Data hosting | Switzerland (Infomaniak), managed for you | On your own server (On-Premise) or in the EU (Matomo Cloud) |
| Cookies | None | Yes by default; cookieless mode configurable |
| Free software | Umami engine (MIT), hosted service | Yes (GPL) |
| Ease of use | A one-page dashboard | Very complete, more complex |
| Advanced features | Pages, sources, campaigns, conversions, funnels, journeys, speed | Many (heatmaps, session recordings…), often paid options |
| Billing | In Swiss francs, from CHF 8.– per month | Free when self-hosted; Cloud by subscription in euros or dollars |
Comparison drawn up in October 2026 from each service’s public information; it may change. Check with each publisher before deciding.
AlpiStats will suit you if…
- you want cookieless statistics, with a basic installation in a few minutes and no server to maintain;
- your visit data must stay in Switzerland;
- you prefer an invoice in francs and a dashboard that anyone on the team can read.
Matomo may suit you better if…
- you want to host and maintain the tool yourself on your own servers;
- you need advanced features (heatmaps, recordings, detailed funnels).