Many website owners choose Matomo for its open-source roots and comprehensive feature set.
Cyan Stats keeps what matters—clarity, privacy, and actionability—without the complexity and maintenance overhead.
Here's why you should use Cyan Stats over Matomo 👇
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Matomo | |
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| Analytics Dashboard |
Easy to use and intuitive to understand. There is no need for training or prior knowledge. |
Powerful and feature-rich, but can feel heavy. Often requires configuration and more time to navigate. |
| Data ownership | Your data is 100% yours. You remain in complete control of your website traffic data. |
Strong stance on data ownership, especially when self-hosted. Cloud option stores data with the provider. |
| Privacy of your website visitors |
Cyan Stats tracks traffic without collecting personal or identifiable information. Fully cookieless and privacy-first by design. |
Privacy-friendly settings are available, but configuration varies. Cookies and advanced tracking can be enabled depending on setup. |
| Compliancy with privacy regulations GDPR, CCPA, and PECR |
No cookies and no personal data collection means your site stays compliant without banners or pop-ups. |
Built with privacy in mind, but compliance depends on configuration and modules. Cookie consent may be required if cookies are used. |
| Avoiding ad-blockers |
Cyan Stats does not belong to the adtech industry and does not profile visitors. Lightweight script that is rarely blocked. |
Self-hosting and custom domains can reduce blocking. Depending on setup, some configurations may still be filtered. |
Matomo can be free when self-hosted.
Why should I pay for Cyan Stats?
Matomo’s self-hosted option is appealing, but it comes with infrastructure, updates, and ongoing maintenance. The cloud version adds cost and still requires setup and configuration.
Cyan Stats is a privacy-first, cookieless SaaS with zero maintenance. It’s built for clarity and speed, so you can spend less time managing analytics and more time improving your website. Funded directly by its users, Cyan Stats is designed to serve you—not adtech.