Must have
Hard prerequisites
- A supported web server such as Apache, Nginx, IIS, or LiteSpeed
- PHP 8 and MySQL 5.5+ or MariaDB for Matomo 5
- PDO with PDO-MySQL, or the mysqli extension
Application hosting
Hosting Matomo
Matomo is a web analytics platform available as self-hosted On-Premise software and as a separate managed service. For self-hosting, runtime compatibility is documented, while server sizing depends on the volume and processing of tracked actions.
- Min vCPU
- Depends on workload
- Min memory
- Depends on workload
- Min storage
- Depends on workload
Recommended
Documented guidance
- For up to 100,000 monthly tracked actions, Matomo recommends one server with 2 CPU, 2 GB RAM, and 50 GB SSD.Matomo’s workload-based recommendation, not an observed benchmark.
- For up to 1 million monthly tracked actions, Matomo recommends one server with 4 CPU, 8 GB RAM, and 250 GB SSD.Higher traffic can require separating application and database servers.
Capacity depends on your workload
Matomo ties recommended sizing to monthly tracked actions, the number of sites, and report processing. Its traffic bands are planning guidance, not a guaranteed capacity or universal minimum.
We only compare what providers publish. A RAM figure alone can't confirm compatibility or production capacity.
Deploy with
Supported paths
The host must provide
Runtime
- PHP
- PHP 8 for Matomo 5; the separate Matomo 6 beta page lists PHP 8.1+
- Database
- MySQL 5.5+ or MariaDB for Matomo 5; confirm the exact version for the selected release
- PHP database extension
- PDO and PDO-MySQL, or mysqli
- Web server
- Apache, Nginx, IIS, LiteSpeed, or another supported setup
Storage
Persistent data
Analytics records and report archives grow with tracked actions and retention. Include database storage, application files, temporary processing space, and backups. Matomo does not publish one disk size suitable for all traffic volumes.
Step by step
Matomo On-Premise deployment outline
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Check requirements for the exact release
Use the official requirements page to match PHP, database, web server, and extensions to the selected Matomo release. Do not apply Matomo 6 beta requirements to a Matomo 5 install.
Official instructions -
Install from Matomo’s official package or Docker image
Use the official installation guidance, create a dedicated database and account, and restrict write access to the directories Matomo needs.
Official instructions -
Set report processing and backup operations
Configure scheduled report archiving when appropriate for the workload, monitor action volume and database growth, and test restoration before relying on analytics history.
Official instructions
Security
Before you go public
- Keep Matomo, PHP, database, and web server updates current.
- Use a dedicated database account and block public access to private configuration and temporary directories.
- Protect analytics administrator accounts and maintain tested database and configuration backups.
Cost
Beyond the server price
- The On-Premise software has separate infrastructure and operating costs; Matomo Cloud is a separate managed service.
- Compute, database, storage, backups, and report-processing costs grow with tracked activity and retention.
Matching plans
Plans with published evidence
DigitalOcean
CPU-Optimized Regular Droplet · 2 vCPU / 4 GiB
2vCPU
4 GiBRAM
25 GiBStorage
4 TBTransfer
Compatibility unclear from published plan data
Meeting documented runtime prerequisites does not prove production capacity. Traffic, workloads, software configuration, and shared host limits are not measured here.
- A supported web server such as Apache, Nginx, IIS, or LiteSpeedThe plan does not publish this runtime or configuration detail.
- PHP 8 and MySQL 5.5+ or MariaDB for Matomo 5The plan does not publish this runtime or configuration detail.
- PHP 8 and MySQL 5.5+ or MariaDB for Matomo 5The plan does not publish enough database or runtime details to confirm a supported option.
- PDO with PDO-MySQL, or the mysqli extensionThe plan does not publish enough database or runtime details to confirm a supported option.
DigitalOcean
General Purpose Droplet · 2 Dedicated vCPU / 8 GB
2vCPU
8 GBRAM
25 GBStorage
4 TBTransfer
Compatibility unclear from published plan data
Meeting documented runtime prerequisites does not prove production capacity. Traffic, workloads, software configuration, and shared host limits are not measured here.
- A supported web server such as Apache, Nginx, IIS, or LiteSpeedThe plan does not publish this runtime or configuration detail.
- PHP 8 and MySQL 5.5+ or MariaDB for Matomo 5The plan does not publish this runtime or configuration detail.
- PHP 8 and MySQL 5.5+ or MariaDB for Matomo 5The plan does not publish enough database or runtime details to confirm a supported option.
- PDO with PDO-MySQL, or the mysqli extensionThe plan does not publish enough database or runtime details to confirm a supported option.
Compatibility unclear from published plan data
Meeting documented runtime prerequisites does not prove production capacity. Traffic, workloads, software configuration, and shared host limits are not measured here.
- A supported web server such as Apache, Nginx, IIS, or LiteSpeedThe plan does not publish this runtime or configuration detail.
- PHP 8 and MySQL 5.5+ or MariaDB for Matomo 5The plan does not publish this runtime or configuration detail.
- PHP 8 and MySQL 5.5+ or MariaDB for Matomo 5The plan does not publish enough database or runtime details to confirm a supported option.
- PDO with PDO-MySQL, or the mysqli extensionThe plan does not publish enough database or runtime details to confirm a supported option.
Compatibility unclear from published plan data
Meeting documented runtime prerequisites does not prove production capacity. Traffic, workloads, software configuration, and shared host limits are not measured here.
- A supported web server such as Apache, Nginx, IIS, or LiteSpeedThe plan does not publish this runtime or configuration detail.
- PHP 8 and MySQL 5.5+ or MariaDB for Matomo 5The plan does not publish this runtime or configuration detail.
- PHP 8 and MySQL 5.5+ or MariaDB for Matomo 5The plan does not publish enough database or runtime details to confirm a supported option.
- PDO with PDO-MySQL, or the mysqli extensionThe plan does not publish enough database or runtime details to confirm a supported option.
Compatibility unclear from published plan data
Meeting documented runtime prerequisites does not prove production capacity. Traffic, workloads, software configuration, and shared host limits are not measured here.
- A supported web server such as Apache, Nginx, IIS, or LiteSpeedThe plan does not publish this runtime or configuration detail.
- PHP 8 and MySQL 5.5+ or MariaDB for Matomo 5The plan does not publish this runtime or configuration detail.
- PHP 8 and MySQL 5.5+ or MariaDB for Matomo 5The plan does not publish enough database or runtime details to confirm a supported option.
- PDO with PDO-MySQL, or the mysqli extensionThe plan does not publish enough database or runtime details to confirm a supported option.
Compatibility unclear from published plan data
Meeting documented runtime prerequisites does not prove production capacity. Traffic, workloads, software configuration, and shared host limits are not measured here.
- A supported web server such as Apache, Nginx, IIS, or LiteSpeedThe plan does not publish this runtime or configuration detail.
- PHP 8 and MySQL 5.5+ or MariaDB for Matomo 5The plan does not publish this runtime or configuration detail.
- PHP 8 and MySQL 5.5+ or MariaDB for Matomo 5The plan does not publish enough database or runtime details to confirm a supported option.
- PDO with PDO-MySQL, or the mysqli extensionThe plan does not publish enough database or runtime details to confirm a supported option.
Compatibility unclear from published plan data
Meeting documented runtime prerequisites does not prove production capacity. Traffic, workloads, software configuration, and shared host limits are not measured here.
- A supported web server such as Apache, Nginx, IIS, or LiteSpeedThe plan does not publish this runtime or configuration detail.
- PHP 8 and MySQL 5.5+ or MariaDB for Matomo 5The plan does not publish this runtime or configuration detail.
- PHP 8 and MySQL 5.5+ or MariaDB for Matomo 5The plan does not publish enough database or runtime details to confirm a supported option.
- PDO with PDO-MySQL, or the mysqli extensionThe plan does not publish enough database or runtime details to confirm a supported option.
Compatibility unclear from published plan data
Meeting documented runtime prerequisites does not prove production capacity. Traffic, workloads, software configuration, and shared host limits are not measured here.
- A supported web server such as Apache, Nginx, IIS, or LiteSpeedThe plan does not publish this runtime or configuration detail.
- PHP 8 and MySQL 5.5+ or MariaDB for Matomo 5The plan does not publish this runtime or configuration detail.
- PHP 8 and MySQL 5.5+ or MariaDB for Matomo 5The plan does not publish enough database or runtime details to confirm a supported option.
- PDO with PDO-MySQL, or the mysqli extensionThe plan does not publish enough database or runtime details to confirm a supported option.
Hetzner Cloud
Hetzner Cloud CCX53 (Germany and Finland)
32vCPU
128 GBRAM
600 GBStorage
50 TBTransfer
Compatibility unclear from published plan data
Meeting documented runtime prerequisites does not prove production capacity. Traffic, workloads, software configuration, and shared host limits are not measured here.
- A supported web server such as Apache, Nginx, IIS, or LiteSpeedThe plan does not publish this runtime or configuration detail.
- PHP 8 and MySQL 5.5+ or MariaDB for Matomo 5The plan does not publish this runtime or configuration detail.
- PHP 8 and MySQL 5.5+ or MariaDB for Matomo 5The plan does not publish enough database or runtime details to confirm a supported option.
- PDO with PDO-MySQL, or the mysqli extensionThe plan does not publish enough database or runtime details to confirm a supported option.
Hetzner Cloud
Hetzner Cloud CCX63 (Germany and Finland)
48vCPU
192 GBRAM
960 GBStorage
60 TBTransfer
Compatibility unclear from published plan data
Meeting documented runtime prerequisites does not prove production capacity. Traffic, workloads, software configuration, and shared host limits are not measured here.
- A supported web server such as Apache, Nginx, IIS, or LiteSpeedThe plan does not publish this runtime or configuration detail.
- PHP 8 and MySQL 5.5+ or MariaDB for Matomo 5The plan does not publish this runtime or configuration detail.
- PHP 8 and MySQL 5.5+ or MariaDB for Matomo 5The plan does not publish enough database or runtime details to confirm a supported option.
- PDO with PDO-MySQL, or the mysqli extensionThe plan does not publish enough database or runtime details to confirm a supported option.
Compatibility unclear from published plan data
Meeting documented runtime prerequisites does not prove production capacity. Traffic, workloads, software configuration, and shared host limits are not measured here.
- A supported web server such as Apache, Nginx, IIS, or LiteSpeedThe plan does not publish this runtime or configuration detail.
- PHP 8 and MySQL 5.5+ or MariaDB for Matomo 5The plan does not publish this runtime or configuration detail.
- PHP 8 and MySQL 5.5+ or MariaDB for Matomo 5The plan does not publish enough database or runtime details to confirm a supported option.
- PDO with PDO-MySQL, or the mysqli extensionThe plan does not publish enough database or runtime details to confirm a supported option.
Compatibility unclear from published plan data
Meeting documented runtime prerequisites does not prove production capacity. Traffic, workloads, software configuration, and shared host limits are not measured here.
- A supported web server such as Apache, Nginx, IIS, or LiteSpeedThe plan does not publish this runtime or configuration detail.
- PHP 8 and MySQL 5.5+ or MariaDB for Matomo 5The plan does not publish this runtime or configuration detail.
- PHP 8 and MySQL 5.5+ or MariaDB for Matomo 5The plan does not publish enough database or runtime details to confirm a supported option.
- PDO with PDO-MySQL, or the mysqli extensionThe plan does not publish enough database or runtime details to confirm a supported option.
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