Mixpanel vs Matomo

Side-by-side feature comparison and pricing breakdown.

Feature
Web Analytics Matomo is web-analytics-first; Mixpanel focuses on product events
Event/Product Analytics Mixpanel's event analytics are more sophisticated
Funnel Analysis Mixpanel's funnels are more flexible
Heatmaps & Session Recordings
A/B Testing
Data Ownership Self-hosted Matomo gives you full data control
Self-Hosting
Pricing
$20/mo
Free Open Source
Save 100% — Save ~$20/mo (100% savings vs Mixpanel Growth when self-hosting Matomo)

Verdict

Matomo offers web analytics, heatmaps, and session recordings that Mixpanel lacks, all self-hostable for free. Mixpanel excels at product analytics with superior funnel and cohort analysis, but Matomo covers more ground for less money.

Best for: Teams wanting comprehensive web and product analytics with self-hosting and data ownership

Last updated: 2026-03-01