Once Analytics vs Umami
Both let you own your data. Once Analytics runs on Cloudflare's edge — no servers to manage.
| Once Analytics | Umami | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | $19 one-time | Free (self-host) |
| Server required | ||
| Database management | Automatic | Manual |
| Updates | Automatic | Manual |
| Hosting cost | ~$0 (Cloudflare free tier) | $5-20+/month |
| Setup time | 5 minutes | 30+ minutes |
| No cookie banner needed | ||
| You own your data | ||
| Custom events | ||
| Global edge deployment |
Why choose Once Analytics?
- No servers to manage. Umami needs a VPS or cloud server. Once Analytics runs on Cloudflare Workers — serverless, globally distributed.
- Zero maintenance. No Docker, no database backups, no security patches. Cloudflare handles it all.
- Actually free hosting. Cloudflare's free tier covers most sites. Umami's "free" requires paying for servers.
- Faster globally. Cloudflare's edge network means your analytics load fast everywhere.
What Umami does well
- Free and open source. Umami is MIT licensed. Once Analytics is a paid product.
- Full control. Run it anywhere — your VPS, your cloud, your rules.
- Team features. Built-in team management and user roles.