Is Kaltura or Matomo better?

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

Which is cheaper, Kaltura or Matomo?

Matomo has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Kaltura and Free for Matomo.

Does Kaltura or Matomo run on more platforms?

Kaltura runs on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web. 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. Kaltura starts at On request.

What is Kaltura best used for?

Kaltura is most often used for enterprise video portals and internal town halls, virtual classrooms and lecture capture for universities. Of those, enterprise video portals and internal town halls and virtual classrooms and lecture capture for universities are not what Matomo is typically brought in for.

What can Kaltura do that Matomo cannot?

Kaltura covers Video creation, Live streaming, Analytics, Interactive content. Matomo covers Web analytics, Real-time reports, Custom dimensions, Goal tracking. Both handle Web support.

Webinars · head to head

Kaltura vs Matomo

Kaltura

Webinars

Video platform for learning, media, and engagement

From: On request
Rated: -

Full review Website

Matomo

Marketing

Privacy-focused web analytics

From: Free
Rated: -

Full review Website

The short version

Only Matomo has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
Each has a real cost: Kaltura no published pricing; vendor directs all inquiries to request quotes, demos, or trials; 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: Kaltura covers Video creation, Matomo covers Web analytics.
Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Kaltura and Matomo actually diverge.

Attributes where Kaltura and Matomo differ
Attribute	Kaltura	Matomo
Starting price	On request	Free
Pricing model	subscription	freemium
Free tier	No	Yes
Platforms	Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web	Web, On-premise
Category	Webinars	Marketing
Founded	2006	2007

Identical on both: 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 Kaltura

Video creation
Live streaming
Analytics
Interactive content
Mobile apps
Canvas
Blackboard
Moodle

Only in Matomo

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

Both cover

Web support

What people use each for

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

Kaltura

Enterprise video portals and internal town hallsnot Matomo
Virtual classrooms and lecture capture for universitiesnot Matomo

Matomo

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

Where each one falls short

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

Kaltura

No published pricing; vendor directs all inquiries to request quotes, demos, or trials
Pricing is custom per customer with no rate information disclosed publicly

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

Kaltura

On request

Starter$400/month
- Video library
- Basic features
Professional$1000/month
- Live streaming
- Analytics
Enterprise$2500/month
- Custom solutions
- Support

Matomo

Free

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Kaltura if

You need video creation.
You work on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
You also want live streaming.

Kaltura 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 Kaltura or Matomo better?: Neither clearly leads. Kaltura starts at On request and Matomo at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Kaltura or Matomo?: Matomo has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Kaltura and Free for Matomo.
Does Kaltura or Matomo run on more platforms?: Kaltura runs on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web. 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. Kaltura starts at On request.
What is Kaltura best used for?: Kaltura is most often used for enterprise video portals and internal town halls, virtual classrooms and lecture capture for universities. Of those, enterprise video portals and internal town halls and virtual classrooms and lecture capture for universities are not what Matomo is typically brought in for.
What can Kaltura do that Matomo cannot?: Kaltura covers Video creation, Live streaming, Analytics, Interactive content. Matomo covers Web analytics, Real-time reports, Custom dimensions, Goal tracking. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Kaltura: How much does Kaltura cost?

Kaltura does not publish pricing online. The vendor offers custom pricing based on solutions selected, requiring customers to request quotes or book demos through their website.

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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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Kaltura: Can I try Kaltura before purchasing?

Kaltura offers free trial access, but specific trial terms, duration, and feature restrictions are not stated on the pricing page. Contact Kaltura to request a trial and learn about specific offerings.

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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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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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Kaltura vs Matomo

Kaltura

Matomo

The short version

Where they differ

What each one covers

Only in Kaltura

Only in Matomo

Both cover

What people use each for

Kaltura

Matomo

Where each one falls short

Kaltura

Matomo

Pricing, plan by plan

Kaltura

Matomo

Which should you pick?

Choose Kaltura if

Choose Matomo if

Questions people ask

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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