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Funnel.io vs Matomo

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Funnel.io

Marketing

Multi-channel marketing analytics for smarter decision making

From
$300/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Matomo

Marketing

Privacy-focused web analytics

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Matomo has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Funnel.io available connectors are gated by plan, at 113 on Starter against 579 on Business, so which sources can be used depends on the tier rather than on need; 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: Funnel.io covers Multi-channel data aggregation, Matomo covers Web analytics.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Funnel.io and Matomo actually diverge.

Attributes where Funnel.io and Matomo differ
AttributeFunnel.ioMatomo
Starting price$300/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, ApiWeb, On-premise
Founded20152007

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Marketing).

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 Funnel.io

  • Multi-channel data aggregation
  • Unified dashboards
  • Custom reporting
  • Data transformation
  • Real-time syncing
  • Historical data archive
  • Attribution modeling
  • Automated alerts

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.

Funnel.io

  • Collecting marketing data from ad platforms into one datasetnot Matomo
  • Exporting blended marketing data to BI tools and warehousesnot Matomo

Matomo

  • Privacy focused web analytics as an alternative to Google Analyticsnot Funnel.io
  • Self hosting analytics so visitor data stays on owned infrastructurenot Funnel.io

Where each one falls short

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

Funnel.io

  • Available connectors are gated by plan, at 113 on Starter against 579 on Business, so which sources can be used depends on the tier rather than on need
  • Export destinations are rationed the same way, at 13 on Starter and 46 on Business
  • The entry plan starts at $300 a month billed annually and the next at $600
  • SSO, SAML, audit logging and an enterprise SLA are Enterprise only with no published price
  • Funnel Measure is an add on available only on Business and Enterprise

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

Funnel.io

$300/month
  • Starter$300/month
    • 117 connectors, 13 export destinations
    • Data storage, dashboards, Funnel AI
    • Billed annually
  • Business$600/month
    • 579 connectors, 46 export destinations
    • Power BI/Tableau reporting
    • Funnel Measure available as add-on
  • Enterprise$null/mo
    • 600+ connectors, 47 destinations
    • Enterprise SSO, advanced user management
    • Priority support, custom pricing

Matomo

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Funnel.io if

  • You need multi-channel data aggregation.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, Api.
  • You also want unified dashboards.
Funnel.io 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 Funnel.io or Matomo better?
Neither clearly leads. Funnel.io starts at $300/month and Matomo at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Funnel.io or Matomo?
Matomo has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $300/month for Funnel.io and Free for Matomo.
Does Funnel.io or Matomo run on more platforms?
Funnel.io runs on Web, Mobile, Api. Matomo runs on Web, On-premise.
Can I use Matomo for free?
Yes. Matomo has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Funnel.io starts at $300/month.
What is Funnel.io best used for?
Funnel.io is most often used for collecting marketing data from ad platforms into one dataset, exporting blended marketing data to bi tools and warehouses. Of those, collecting marketing data from ad platforms into one dataset and exporting blended marketing data to bi tools and warehouses are not what Matomo is typically brought in for.
What can Funnel.io do that Matomo cannot?
Funnel.io covers Multi-channel data aggregation, Unified dashboards, Custom reporting, Data transformation. Matomo covers Web analytics, Real-time reports, Custom dimensions, Goal tracking.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Funnel.io: What is Funnel's Starter plan pricing?

The Starter plan costs $300 per month when billed annually and includes 117 connectors, 13 export destinations, data storage, dashboards, and Funnel AI.

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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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Funnel.io: What advanced features are available on Funnel's Business plan?

The Business plan costs $600 per month (annual billing) and includes 579 connectors, 46 export destinations, Power BI/Tableau reporting, and optional Funnel Measure add-on.

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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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Funnel.io: Does Funnel offer unlimited users?

Unlimited users and workspaces are available starting at the Business tier and above, included in the subscription cost.

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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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