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Matomo vs NativeScript

Matomo logo

Matomo

Marketing

Privacy-focused web analytics

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
NativeScript logo

NativeScript

Mobile Development

Open source framework compiling JavaScript and TypeScript UI to true native components

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: 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; NativeScript there is no company funding core engineering the way Google funds Flutter or Meta funds React Native, so keeping pace with new iOS and Android SDK releases depends on community bandwidth.
  • They diverge on capability: Matomo covers Web analytics, NativeScript covers True native rendering.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Matomo and NativeScript actually diverge.

Attributes where Matomo and NativeScript differ
AttributeMatomoNativeScript
Pricing modelfreemiumOpen source, no licence fee
PlatformsWeb, On-premiseiOS, Android
CategoryMarketingMobile Development
Founded2007Unknown

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 Matomo

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

Only in NativeScript

  • True native rendering
  • Direct native API access
  • Angular and Vue support
  • CSS-like styling
  • Plugin marketplace
  • Webpack-based tooling

What people use each for

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

Matomo

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

NativeScript

  • A team that wants native-rendered UI from JavaScript or TypeScript without learning Dart or React Native-specific APIsnot Matomo
  • An Angular shop that wants to reuse Angular syntax and skills for mobile UInot Matomo
  • A project that needs direct native API access from JavaScript without writing native bridge codenot Matomo
  • A cost-conscious team that wants zero licence spend and does not need vendor-backed enterprise supportnot Matomo

Where each one falls short

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

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

NativeScript

  • There is no company funding core engineering the way Google funds Flutter or Meta funds React Native, so keeping pace with new iOS and Android SDK releases depends on community bandwidth.
  • The plugin ecosystem is smaller and less consistently maintained than React Native or Flutter, so integrating newer native SDKs often means writing custom native bridge code.
  • Hiring is harder because far fewer developers know NativeScript than know React Native or Flutter, which lengthens recruitment and raises salary expectations for a niche skill.
  • Governance under OpenJS Foundation means no vendor roadmap commitment or SLA-backed support exists for teams that want a commercial support contract.
  • Its market share and job-posting volume have declined relative to React Native and Flutter over recent years, raising long-term maintenance risk for a multi-year product bet.

Pricing, plan by plan

Matomo

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

NativeScript

Free
  • NativeScriptFree
    • MIT licensed, unlimited apps
    • No paid tier or enterprise edition exists
    • Community support via forums and Discord only

Which should you pick?

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

Choose NativeScript if

  • You need true native rendering.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android.
  • You also want direct native api access.
NativeScript review

Questions people ask

Is Matomo or NativeScript better?
Neither clearly leads. Matomo starts at Free and NativeScript at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Matomo or NativeScript?
Matomo starts at Free and NativeScript at Free.
Does Matomo or NativeScript run on more platforms?
Matomo runs on Web, On-premise. NativeScript runs on iOS, Android.
Can I use Matomo for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Matomo best used for?
Matomo is most often used for privacy focused web analytics as an alternative to google analytics, self hosting analytics so visitor data stays on owned infrastructure. Of those, privacy focused web analytics as an alternative to google analytics and self hosting analytics so visitor data stays on owned infrastructure are not what NativeScript is typically brought in for.
What can Matomo do that NativeScript cannot?
Matomo covers Web analytics, Real-time reports, Custom dimensions, Goal tracking. NativeScript covers True native rendering, Direct native API access, Angular and Vue support, CSS-like styling.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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NativeScript: Who owns NativeScript?

No single company. It originated at Telerik and Progress Software and is now governed as an OpenJS Foundation project with no commercial licence tier.

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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NativeScript: Does it use a WebView like Ionic?

No. NativeScript compiles to genuine native UI components on both iOS and Android, not a WebView.

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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NativeScript: Is there paid enterprise support?

No official vendor-backed enterprise support tier exists; support comes from the community and independent consultancies.

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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