Modern enterprise-grade data exploration and visualization platform
Umami is an open-source, GDPR-compliant analytics platform. It collects only necessary metrics, doesn't use cookies, generates zero tracking creepiness, and has a lightning-fast dashboard.
Recommended VPS & Hardware Sizing
Estimated Hosting: $4 - $6/mo (e.g. Hetzner CX22 or DigitalOcean)Umami vs Google Analytics (GA4) Comparison Matrix
| Evaluation Criteria | Umami (Open Source) | Google Analytics (GA4) (Proprietary) |
|---|---|---|
| Cookie Consent | No Banner Needed | Mandatory Cookie Wall |
| Script Payload | <3 KB footprint | 50+ KB GA4 bundle |
| Data Monetization | Never sells data | Google ad profiling |
Financial Impact: Migrating from Google Analytics (GA4) to Self-Hosted Umami
* Excludes enterprise SSO add-ons & usage overages
* Commodity Hetzner / DigitalOcean compute instance
Compare Umami Head-to-Head
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Core Capabilities & Features
Self-Host Umami with Docker Compose
Tweak configuration ports, secrets, and volumes live. Download or copy your ready-to-run container file:
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Generate production-ready container definitions with customizable ports and volumes.
Simple, fast, privacy-focused alternative to Google Analytics
version: "3.8"
services:
umami:
image: ghcr.io/umami-software/umami:postgresql-latest
container_name: umami
ports:
- "${PORT:-3000}:3000"
environment:
DATABASE_URL: postgresql://umami:${DB_PASSWORD:-umami_pwd}@db:5432/umami
DATABASE_TYPE: postgresql
APP_SECRET: "${APP_SECRET:-umami_matrix_secret_key}"
depends_on:
- db
restart: unless-stopped
db:
image: postgres:15-alpine
container_name: umami-db
environment:
POSTGRES_DB: umami
POSTGRES_USER: umami
POSTGRES_PASSWORD: ${DB_PASSWORD:-umami_pwd}
volumes:
- umami-db-data:/var/lib/postgresql/data
restart: unless-stopped
volumes:
umami-db-data:Frequently Asked Questions: Self-Hosting Umami
How do I self-host Umami using Docker Compose?
You can deploy Umami (umami-software/umami) on any Linux server by copying the docker-compose.yml template on this page, configuring your desired host port and persistent volume directory, and running 'docker compose up -d'.
How does Umami compare to Google Analytics (GA4)?
Umami is an open-source, self-hosted alternative to Google Analytics (GA4) built with Next.js, React, Tailwind, Prisma. Unlike Google Analytics (GA4) (Free (Data Monetization) / $150k/yr 360), Umami has zero per-user licensing fees and keeps 100% of your data on your own infrastructure.
What are the minimum VPS RAM and CPU requirements for Umami?
For production self-hosting (Easy difficulty tier), we recommend at least 2 GB RAM (minimum 1 GB), 1 vCPU, and 10 GB SSD storage, which typically costs $4 - $6/mo (e.g. Hetzner CX22 or DigitalOcean).
Is Umami free for commercial business use under the MIT license?
Yes. Distributed under the MIT license, Umami can be self-hosted internally by businesses and engineering teams of any size without per-seat royalties.
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