Eesee Metrics vs Umami

Both are privacy-first, but Eesee Metrics offers session replay, funnels, and user journeys that Umami doesn't.

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Why consider Eesee Metrics over Umami?

Umami is a popular open-source analytics tool known for its tiny 2KB script and simple, clean interface. It's a solid choice for personal blogs and small sites that just need basic traffic metrics. But Umami's simplicity comes at the cost of advanced features: no session replay, no error tracking, no Web Vitals monitoring, and limited organization support for teams.

Eesee Metrics shares Umami's privacy-first values and privacy-first values but offers a much deeper feature set. You get session replay to watch how users interact with your site, funnel analysis to find conversion bottlenecks, user journey visualization with Sankey diagrams, and error tracking to catch issues before your users report them. All while maintaining the clean, intuitive dashboard experience that makes simple analytics tools appealing.

Eesee Metrics is a fully managed cloud service — no servers to maintain, no updates to run. Umami is open-source and requires you to manage your own infrastructure. If you've been running Umami yourself and want to stop worrying about uptime and database backups, Eesee Metrics gives you that without sacrificing privacy or feature depth. If you've outgrown Umami's basic metrics and need analytics that can grow with your product, Eesee Metrics is the natural next step.

Comparison

Which is right for you?

Choose Eesee Metrics if...

  • You need session replay to see how users interact with your site
  • You want error tracking and Web Vitals monitoring built in
  • You need organization support with team roles and permissions
  • You want a daily rotating salt option for extra privacy
  • You need ClickHouse performance for high-traffic analytics
  • You want a real-time globe view of your visitors

Choose Umami if...

  • You want the smallest possible tracking script (2KB)
  • You prefer PostgreSQL or MySQL over ClickHouse for self-hosting
  • You only need basic pageview and event tracking
  • You want a completely free self-hosted solution with no limits
  • You're running a personal blog or lightweight content site
Why Eesee Metrics

Key differences at a glance

Privacy-first by design

Cookie-free tracking. No consent banners needed. GDPR compliant out of the box.

Session replay included

Watch real user sessions to understand exactly how visitors interact with your site.

AI-powered reports

Weekly and monthly insights generated automatically — no manual analysis required.

MCP tools for AI assistants

Ask questions about your data directly in Claude, ChatGPT, or any MCP-compatible AI.

Why choose Eesee Metrics over Umami?

Eesee Metrics
Umami
Analytics Features
Real-time analytics
Custom events
With attributes
With properties
Funnels
User journeys (Sankey)
Conversion goals
UTM tracking
Public dashboards
Advanced Features
Session Replay
User profiles
Web Vitals monitoring
Error tracking
Real-time globe view
Autocapture
Privacy & privacy-first
Cookie-free tracking
No personal data collection
Daily rotating salt
privacy-first
Self-hostable
Technical & Pricing
Script size
18KB
~2KB
Bypasses ad blockers
API access
Starting price
$19/mo
$20/mo
Pricing

Pricing comparison

Eesee Metrics

Events-based pricing

$19/mo

  • Free trial. Cancel anytime.
  • All features included on every plan
  • Session replay available on Pro plan
  • Unlimited team members

Umami

Usage-based + flat fee

$20/mo

  • Hobby plan at $20/mo for 100k events
  • Self-hosted version is completely free
  • Cloud plans scale with usage
  • No free cloud tier available
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