ZeroDeploy Analytics vs Umami
Umami is open-source and self-hostable. ZeroDeploy analytics are included — zero maintenance.
Last updated: February 20, 2026TL;DR
Umami is a solid open-source analytics tool — self-host it and own your data completely. But self-hosting means managing a server, database, and updates. Umami Cloud solves that at $20/month. ZeroDeploy includes managed analytics with your hosting — no server to maintain, no separate service. If you want full data ownership with self-hosting, Umami is great. If you want managed privacy analytics without extra infrastructure, ZeroDeploy is simpler.
Umami has a strong open-source community and a genuine commitment to privacy. Self-hosting gives you complete data ownership — your data, your server, your rules. The trade-off is operational overhead: you need a VPS ($3-10/month), a PostgreSQL or MySQL database, regular updates, and backups. Umami Cloud removes that overhead at $20/month for 100K events. ZeroDeploy analytics take a different approach: they're built into your hosting platform. No separate server, no database to manage, no updates to apply. Deploy your site and analytics just work. Less control than a self-hosted instance, but zero maintenance.
Feature comparison
How ZeroDeploy Analytics compares to Umami.
| Feature | ZeroDeploy | Umami |
|---|---|---|
| Self-hosting option | No (managed only) | Yes (full self-hosting) |
| Cloud pricing | $0 (included with hosting) | $20/month (100K events) |
| Self-host cost | N/A | $3-10/month (VPS + DB) |
| Maintenance | Zero — fully managed | Self-host: you manage updates, backups, uptime |
| Cookies | None | None |
| Script type | First-party | Third-party (or self-hosted first-party) |
| Custom events | Custom events, goals, funnels | Supported |
| Data ownership | ZeroDeploy manages data | Full ownership (self-hosted) |
| Open source | No | Yes (MIT license) |
| Hosting included | Yes — full hosting platform | No — analytics only |
Pricing
Umami Cloud costs $20/month for 100K events. Self-hosting Umami costs $3-10/month for a VPS plus your time for setup, maintenance, updates, and backups. ZeroDeploy includes analytics on every hosting plan at no extra cost. Self-hosted Umami gives you the most control and potentially the lowest cost if you value your time at zero. Umami Cloud is the easiest standalone option. ZeroDeploy is the simplest overall if you want analytics and hosting in one place.
Annual savings
Switch to ZeroDeploy and save $240 (vs Cloud)/year on analytics — it's included with your hosting.
The verdict
Different tools for different needs.
Choose ZeroDeploy Analytics if...
- You want managed analytics with zero maintenance
- You want analytics included with hosting (no extra service)
- You don't want to manage a VPS, database, or updates
- You want a first-party script with zero setup
- You want hosting, forms, analytics, and domains in one platform
Choose Umami if...
- You want full data ownership with self-hosting
- You value open-source software (MIT license)
- You're comfortable managing a server and database
- You want the lowest possible cost (self-hosted on a cheap VPS)
What's included with ZeroDeploy
Analytics are just one part. Here's what else comes standard.
Built-in Forms
Add action="/_forms/contact" to any HTML form. No third-party service, no API keys. Works with React, Vue, and plain HTML.
Privacy Analytics
Cookieless, first-party analytics on every site. No setup required, no cookie banners, no extra bill. Included on every plan.
Learn more →Frequently asked questions
Is ZeroDeploy a good Umami alternative?
If you want managed analytics without self-hosting, yes. ZeroDeploy includes privacy analytics with your hosting — no servers, no databases, no updates. If you want full data ownership and open-source flexibility, Umami self-hosted is the better choice.
Is self-hosting Umami worth it?
If you value data ownership and don't mind server maintenance, yes. A $5/month VPS with Umami gives you powerful analytics. If you'd rather not manage infrastructure, ZeroDeploy includes comparable analytics without any operational overhead.
How does Umami Cloud compare to ZeroDeploy analytics?
Umami Cloud is $20/month for analytics only. ZeroDeploy Pro is $29/month for hosting, analytics, forms, and custom domains — including custom events, goals, and funnels. If you need analytics and hosting, ZeroDeploy is the better value. If you only need standalone analytics with full data ownership, Umami Cloud is a good choice.
Can I self-host ZeroDeploy analytics?
No. ZeroDeploy analytics are part of the hosting platform and can't be self-hosted separately. If self-hosting analytics is important to you, Umami is the best open-source option.
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Privacy analytics included on every site
Free to start. No credit card. Deploy your first site and see analytics immediately — no setup, no third-party scripts, no extra cost.