An honest look at how StatFast and Umami stack up.
Being fair about the competition.
Completely free and open-source — no subscription fees, ever
Full data ownership with self-hosting on your own database (MySQL or PostgreSQL)
Active open-source community with frequent updates and contributions
Custom events and basic goal tracking included without extra cost
The advantages that matter most.
Zero infrastructure to manage — no servers, no databases, no Docker, no updates
AI-powered insights that explain traffic changes automatically
Guaranteed performance and uptime without worrying about server capacity
Free tier included — you don't need to pay for hosting to get started
Umami is ideal if you're a developer who wants full data ownership, enjoys managing infrastructure, and values open-source principles. StatFast is the better choice if you want analytics that just work — no server management, no database backups, no manual updates — plus AI insights that save you time analyzing your data. Both are privacy-first; the difference is whether you want to manage the infrastructure or let someone else handle it.