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OpenPanel vs Umami
Both stand on web analytics tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+2
OpenPanel combines event analytics, privacy-focused tracking, and self-hosting with cloud plans from $2.50 a month. Its event-based pricing requires choosing a plan around monthly volume.
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Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
Umami covers traffic, campaign, conversion, and retention reporting, with cloud and self-hosted options. Review event allowances and plan placement for replays and heatmaps when selecting a setup.
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| OpenPanel | Umami | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Self-hosted, Web | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | 5K events per month: $25 a year | Pro: $20 a month |
| Plans published | 11 | 4 |
| Maker | OpenPanel | Umami |
| Website | openpanel.dev | umami.is |
| On web analytics tools | #14 of 142 | #10 of 142 |
OpenPanel: what it does well
- No-cookie tracking
- Session replay, funnels, cohorts, and A/B testing
- Broad SDK coverage
- Free self-hosting option
- Unlimited websites and dashboards on cloud plans
What to know first
- Cloud pricing depends on monthly event volume
- Lowest listed plan allows 5K events monthly
- S3-compatible and Google Cloud Storage marked coming soon
Umami: what it does well
- Free Hobby cloud plan
- Offers managed cloud and self-hosting
- Standard analytics uses no cookies
- Pro includes API and MCP access
- Integrations include several platforms and programming APIs
What to know first
- Session replays and heatmaps are on Business and above
- Cloud events above the plan allowance are billed per event
- Self-hosting requires compatible infrastructure
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