Migrate from Matomo to Glinto
Matomo gives you data ownership — but at the cost of endless maintenance. Server updates, database optimization, security patches, backups… it never stops. Glinto gives you all the benefits of Matomo without managing servers. Data always in the EU. AI on top. Zero maintenance.
Why switch?
Matomo
- Requires server management (updates, backups, security)
- Database maintenance and optimization needed
- Self-hosted = your responsibility when it breaks
- Cloud version is expensive (€29/mo+ for basic)
- Complex interface with steep learning curve
- Plugin ecosystem can break on updates
- Performance degrades with traffic growth
Glinto
- Zero maintenance — fully managed on Cloudflare edge
- No servers, no databases, no backups to manage
- AI-powered insights (not just raw data)
- Simple dashboard — everything on one page
- Scales automatically (edge-native architecture)
- Free tier forever + affordable paid plans
- Cookie banner removal built-in
How to migrate (5 minutes)
Sign up for Glinto
Create a free account — no credit card required. Add your website domain.
Add the Glinto pixel
Copy the one-line snippet from your dashboard and paste it in your site’s <head>. See the installation guide for WordPress, Webflow, and other platforms.
Keep Matomo running in parallel
Don’t remove Matomo yet. Run both tools side by side so you can compare the data and build confidence in Glinto’s numbers.
Compare data for 2 weeks
Check pageviews, visitors, and top pages in both dashboards. You’ll notice Glinto’s numbers are often higher — ad blockers target Matomo’s tracking script more aggressively than Glinto’s lightweight pixel.
Remove Matomo when confident
Once you’re happy with Glinto, remove the Matomo tracking code from your site. If you self-host, you can decommission the server and stop worrying about maintenance forever.
The maintenance problem
Self-hosted Matomo sounds great on paper — full data ownership, no third-party dependency. But in practice, it means you become the ops team. PHP updates, MySQL tuning, archive cron jobs, SSL renewals, log rotation, disk space monitoring… the list never ends.
Matomo Cloud solves some of this, but starting at €29/month for basic features (and scaling quickly from there), it’s expensive for what you get. And you still deal with a complex UI built for power users, not for people who just want to know how their site is doing.
Glinto runs entirely on Cloudflare’s edge network. There are no servers to manage, no databases to optimize, no cron jobs to monitor. You add one line of code and get a clean dashboard with AI-powered insights — forever.
Frequently asked questions
How does Glinto compare to self-hosted Matomo?
Self-hosted Matomo gives you full control but requires ongoing server maintenance — PHP updates, database optimization, security patches, backups, and cron job monitoring. Glinto is fully managed: zero maintenance, no servers, and your data is stored in the EU. You get the privacy benefits of Matomo without the operational burden.
Who owns my data with Glinto?
You do. Glinto never sells, shares, or uses your data for advertising. Your analytics data is stored in the EU and belongs entirely to you. You can export or delete it at any time. We act as a data processor under GDPR — the same model as self-hosted Matomo, but without the server management.
Where is my data stored?
All Glinto data is stored and processed in the EU, on Cloudflare’s European infrastructure. This is the same data residency guarantee you get with self-hosted Matomo on a European server — but without having to manage that server yourself.
Can I run Matomo and Glinto at the same time?
Yes, absolutely. We recommend running both in parallel for at least 2 weeks. The two scripts don’t conflict. Compare the data, verify the numbers, and only remove Matomo when you’re fully confident. There’s no rush.
Ready to stop managing servers?
Start with the free plan — 1 site, 3,000 pageviews per month, forever. Upgrade anytime: Starter €9/mo, Pro €25/mo, Business €59/mo. No credit card, no trial timer.
