Google Tag Manager vs Matomo

Google Tag Manager is an analytics tool and Matomo is an analytics tool. Here's how they compare, how Tech Stack Detector detects each, and how many scanned websites use them.

Tag management system by Google.

Category
Analytics
Detection signals
1
In our index
88 websites
Learn more about Google Tag Manager

Open-source privacy-focused analytics (formerly Piwik).

Category
Analytics
Detection signals
1
In our index
Not yet detected
Official site
matomo.org
Learn more about Matomo

How Tech Stack Detector detects each

Google Tag Manager

  • Html PatternGoogle Tag Manager container

Matomo

  • Html PatternMatomo tracking code

Websites using each

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Google Tag Manager and Matomo?

Google Tag Manager is an analytics tool (Tag management system by Google), while Matomo is an analytics tool (Open-source privacy-focused analytics (formerly Piwik)). Both are Analytics technologies, so they are often considered alternatives.

Can a website use both Google Tag Manager and Matomo?

Yes. Tech Stack Detector detects each technology independently when you scan a site, so a single page can report both Google Tag Manager and Matomo when both are present.

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