Rybbit alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Rybbit: young project with a short track record, and self-hosting needs a VPS with decent memory. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Rybbit, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Plausible Analytics currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Matomo	Open source	Yes	Web, Self-hosted, iOS +1	5 of 5	55.3

1. MatomoTop pick
Best for: Organisations that want GA-level depth with full data ownership
Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted, iOS, Android
55.3
score / 100
Why switch from Rybbit
Mature open-source suite with a huge plugin ecosystem.
Pros
Free to self-host with full data ownership
No data sampling and unlimited retention
Very wide feature set, including ecommerce and funnels
Cons
Interface feels dated and crowded
Self-hosting large sites needs tuning
Heatmaps, recordings and other extras are paid plugins
Visit Matomo Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.363
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Matomo a good Rybbit alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
Data sampling
None
Checked Oct 25, 2026matomo.org(opens source in a new tab)
Cloud free trial
Yes, no credit card
Checked Oct 25, 2026matomo.org(opens source in a new tab)
Report data retention
Forever (Cloud)
Checked Oct 25, 2026matomo.org(opens source in a new tab)
Users
1 million organisations
Checked Oct 25, 2026matomo.org(opens source in a new tab)
License
GPL-3.0
Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Rybbit alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Best Rybbit alternative for most people

Plausible Analytics

Simpler, more established EU analytics with a self-hosted edition.

Best Rybbit alternative for a free option

Umami

Lighter open-source option with a free cloud tier.

Best Rybbit alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

PostHog

Full product analytics, flags and replay for product teams.

Best Rybbit alternative for open source

Swetrix

Open-source analytics with performance and error monitoring.

Best Rybbit alternative for self-hosting

Matomo

Mature open-source suite with a huge plugin ecosystem.

Best Rybbit alternative for iPhone and Android

Matomo

Mature open-source suite with a huge plugin ecosystem.

Best Rybbit alternative for working in the browser

Plausible Analytics

Simpler, more established EU analytics with a self-hosted edition.

Rybbit alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Rybbit?

Plausible Analytics ranks first right now. Simpler, more established EU analytics with a self-hosted edition. Umami and Swetrix follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Rybbit?

Yes. Plausible Analytics (open source), Umami (open source), Swetrix (open source) and Matomo (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Rybbit?

Yes: Plausible Analytics, Umami, Swetrix and Matomo, plus 1 more in the list above. Plausible Analytics, Umami and Swetrix can also be self-hosted.

Why do people switch from Rybbit?

The complaints we hear most: young project with a short track record; self-hosting needs a VPS with decent memory; no permanent free cloud plan.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Rybbit, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.