Is Arc or Matomo better?

Neither clearly leads. Arc starts at Free and Matomo at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.

Which is cheaper, Arc or Matomo?

Arc starts at Free and Matomo at Free.

Does Arc or Matomo run on more platforms?

Arc runs on macOS, Windows, iOS. Matomo runs on Web, On-premise.

Can I use Arc for free?

Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.

What is Arc best used for?

Arc is most often used for organizing work across multiple projects within one browser, separating personal and professional browsing with spaces, privacy-conscious web browsing without tracking, tab and window management for productivity. Of those, organizing work across multiple projects within one browser and separating personal and professional browsing with spaces are not what Matomo is typically brought in for.

What can Arc do that Matomo cannot?

Arc covers Spaces and Profiles, Split View, Themes, Privacy-First Design. Matomo covers Web analytics, Real-time reports, Custom dimensions, Goal tracking.

Browser Extensions · head to head

Arc vs Matomo

Arc

Browser Extensions

Chromium-based browser organized around user workflows

From: Free
Rated: -

Full review Website

Matomo

Marketing

Privacy-focused web analytics

From: Free
Rated: -

Full review Website

The short version

Each has a real cost: Arc no longer receiving active feature development as of May 2025, entering maintenance mode; Matomo the self hosted Community Edition is free but excludes A/B testing, heatmaps, session recording, cohorts, crash analytics and multi channel attribution, all of which are paid plugins
They diverge on capability: Arc covers Spaces and Profiles, Matomo covers Web analytics.
Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Arc and Matomo actually diverge.

Attributes where Arc and Matomo differ
Attribute	Arc	Matomo
Pricing model	Free	freemium
Platforms	macOS, Windows, iOS	Web, On-premise
Category	Browser Extensions	Marketing
Founded	Unknown	2007

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Arc

Spaces and Profiles
Split View
Themes
Privacy-First Design
Chromium Updates

Only in Matomo

Web analytics
Real-time reports
Custom dimensions
Goal tracking
E-commerce tracking
Google Search Console
Privacy-focused
Cloud deployment

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Arc

Organizing work across multiple projects within one browsernot Matomo
Separating personal and professional browsing with spacesnot Matomo
Privacy-conscious web browsing without trackingnot Matomo
Tab and window management for productivitynot Matomo

Matomo

Privacy focused web analytics as an alternative to Google Analyticsnot Arc
Self hosting analytics so visitor data stays on owned infrastructurenot Arc

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Arc

No longer receiving active feature development as of May 2025, entering maintenance mode
Limited cross-platform availability compared to mainstream browsers
Smaller ecosystem of extensions compared to Chrome
Focused on macOS and Windows, with limited iOS support

Matomo

The self hosted Community Edition is free but excludes A/B testing, heatmaps, session recording, cohorts, crash analytics and multi channel attribution, all of which are paid plugins
Premium plugin bundles for self hosted installs run from 275 EUR a month for 4 users to 3,400 EUR for 50
Cloud pricing is banded by monthly hits, and anything above 10 million requires contacting sales
Self hosting places all operation and upgrades on the operator while still needing paid plugins for the advanced features

Pricing, plan by plan

Arc

Free

ArcFree
- Spaces and profiles organization
- Split view customization
- Themes and personalization

Matomo

Free

Self-hostedFree
- Open-source
- Full analytics
- Privacy-focused

Which should you pick?

Choose Arc if

You need spaces and profiles.
You want to start without paying.
You work on macOS, Windows, iOS.
You also want split view.

Arc review

Choose Matomo if

You need web analytics.
You want to start without paying.
You work on Web, On-premise.
You also want real-time reports.

Matomo review

Questions people ask

Is Arc or Matomo better?: Neither clearly leads. Arc starts at Free and Matomo at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Arc or Matomo?: Arc starts at Free and Matomo at Free.
Does Arc or Matomo run on more platforms?: Arc runs on macOS, Windows, iOS. Matomo runs on Web, On-premise.
Can I use Arc for free?: Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Arc best used for?: Arc is most often used for organizing work across multiple projects within one browser, separating personal and professional browsing with spaces, privacy-conscious web browsing without tracking, tab and window management for productivity. Of those, organizing work across multiple projects within one browser and separating personal and professional browsing with spaces are not what Matomo is typically brought in for.
What can Arc do that Matomo cannot?: Arc covers Spaces and Profiles, Split View, Themes, Privacy-First Design. Matomo covers Web analytics, Real-time reports, Custom dimensions, Goal tracking.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Arc: Does Arc Browser cost anything to use?

Arc is completely free to download and use with no subscription required. All features are available at no cost.

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Matomo: How much does Matomo cost?

Matomo Cloud starts at EUR 29 per month for the Starter plan, which covers 50,000 hits per month. Matomo On-Premise has a free Community edition, with paid bundles from EUR 275 per month for up to 5M hits and 4 users.

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Arc: What operating systems does Arc support?

Arc is available on macOS, Windows, and iOS. Windows and mobile versions are available for download.

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Matomo: Is Matomo free?

The On-Premise Community edition is free forever with unlimited users and hits, supported through the forum only. Matomo Cloud is a paid service, though a free trial with access to all core features is offered.

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Arc: Will Arc continue to receive new features?

As of May 2025, Arc entered maintenance mode with no new features planned. The Browser Company's focus has shifted to Dia browser, though Arc continues to receive security updates.

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Matomo: What is the difference between Matomo Cloud and On-Premise?

Cloud plans include hosting, maintenance, automatic updates and daily backups, priced by monthly hits from EUR 29. On-Premise is self-hosted, free in its Community edition, with paid bundles adding support and higher user counts.

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Matomo: How many hits do the Matomo On-Premise bundles cover?

The Team bundle covers up to 5M hits per month and 4 users at EUR 275 per month. Business covers up to 30M hits and 20 users at EUR 1,450. Enterprise covers up to 100M hits and 50 users at EUR 3,400.

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Arc vs Matomo

Arc

Matomo

The short version

Where they differ

What each one covers

Only in Arc

Only in Matomo

What people use each for

Arc

Matomo

Where each one falls short

Arc

Matomo

Pricing, plan by plan

Arc

Matomo

Which should you pick?

Choose Arc if

Choose Matomo if

Questions people ask

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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