Plerdy vs Matomo pricing: which is cheaper for your team?
Matomo's cheapest paid tier (Heatmap Plugin (Self-Host)) lists at $18.25/month, which beats the other on entry pricing. Mid-tier and enterprise math can flip the answer — use the per-tier table below to see the real cost for your team size at each tier.
Calculate the cost for your team
Plerdy pricing tiers
| Tier | Monthly | Annual (eq) | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | $0 | month | 100 heatmaps/day, 500 video sessions, 1 month storage |
| Startup | $32 | $21 | month | 500 heatmaps/day, 5K video sessions |
| Scale | $64 | $42 | month | 1,500 heatmaps/day, 10K video sessions |
| Thrive | $108 | $70 | month | 3,000 heatmaps/day, 30K video sessions |
| Enterprise 1 | $148 | $97 | month | 7K heatmaps, 55K video sessions |
| Enterprise 2 | $246 | $161 | month | 15K heatmaps, 120K video sessions |
| Enterprise 3 | $390 | $253 | month | 50K heatmaps, 250K video sessions |
Matomo pricing tiers
| Tier | Monthly | Annual (eq) | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| On-Premise | $0 | $0 | month | Self-hosted, unlimited hits, community support |
| Starter Cloud | $29 | $29 | month | EUR 29/mo, 50K hits/mo, EU data residency |
| Heatmap Plugin (Self-Host) | $18.25 | $18.25 | month | EUR 219/year for self-hosted heatmap and session recording plugin |
| A/B Testing Plugin (Self-Host) | $18.25 | $18.25 | month | EUR 219/year for self-hosted A/B testing plugin |
| Enterprise Cloud | Custom | Custom | month | Custom, 10M+ hits, fully managed |
Feature by feature
The non-pricing differences that drive the real decision.
| Capability | Plerdy | Matomo |
|---|---|---|
| Billing model | month | month |
| Pricing model | Quota-based tiers with annual discount | Cloud hits-based or free self-hosted |
| Cheapest paid tier | Startup at $21/month | Heatmap Plugin (Self-Host) at $18.25/month |
| Mid-tier benchmark | Enterprise 1 at $97/month | Heatmap Plugin (Self-Host) at $18.25/month |
| Total paid tiers published | 6 | 3 |
| Last verified | 2026-05-17 | 2026-05-17 |
Best for…
Hand-picked use cases mapped to the winner.
| Use case | Winner |
|---|---|
| Lowest entry price (10-person team) | Matomo Heatmap Plugin (Self-Host) |
| Most pricing tiers (room to grow) | Plerdy (6 tiers) |
| Predictable per-seat billing | Neither (both flat/usage) |
| Most recently verified pricing | Plerdy |
Choose Plerdy when
- Bundled heatmap, session recording, SEO audit and pop-up tool with a deep annual discount.
- Entry tier (Startup) at $21/month is your budget ceiling.
- Three Enterprise sub-tiers published with fixed prices; 12-month storage on all Enterprise plans.
Choose Matomo when
- GA replacement with paid EU cloud or free self-hosted option.
- Entry tier (Heatmap Plugin (Self-Host)) at $18.25/month is your budget ceiling.
- Enterprise Cloud handles 10M+ hits with Customer Success Manager; on-premise stays free but requires server ops.
Switching considerations
Watch the hidden fees on both sides. Plerdy: SERP Checker add-on $8 to $39/mo Matomo: Overage charges per hit when monthly allocation exceeded Always confirm with the vendor before purchase.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper for a 10-person team, Plerdy or Matomo?
At entry tier and 10 seats on annual billing: Plerdy Startup comes to $21/mo; Matomo Heatmap Plugin (Self-Host) comes to $18/mo. Matomo is the cheaper entry-tier choice at this team size.
Does Plerdy have more pricing tiers than Matomo?
Plerdy publishes more paid tiers (6 vs 3). More tiers usually means more granular ways to grow without re-platforming.
Which pricing was verified more recently?
Plerdy's pricing was last verified 2026-05-17; Matomo's on 2026-05-17. Both pages link to the vendor's official pricing source so you can re-check before committing.