The Editorial Verdict
Like Plausible but with a slightly different design philosophy — simpler, more minimal, easier to read at a glance. Self-hosting is a single Node process with a Postgres database. You get the numbers that matter (visits, referrers, top pages) without the complexity of full web analytics.
Core Capabilities
- Privacy-First
- Simple Dashboard
- GDPR Friendly
Replacing Proprietary Software
Umami is designed as an open, verifiable replacement for Google Analytics. Migrating to it gives you direct control over your infrastructure, eliminates recurring subscription fees, and prevents proprietary platform lock-in.