Cabin and umami are both privacy-focused, cookie-free analytics tools with real free tiers, but they differ in emphasis: Cabin adds unique carbon-emissions…
Best for Cabin: Teams that want sustainability-focused carbon emissions reporting alongside standard traffic analytics, or that specifically need data encrypted and stored exclusively in the EU.
Best for umami: Teams that want the option to self-host for full control (or use umami's managed cloud), and that want a free tier sized by event volume (up to 100K events/month) rather than by website count.
At a Glance
Cabin
umami
Primary category
Analytics
Analytics
Rating
Not documented
Not documented
Pricing model
Freemium
open-source
Starting price
Free; Pro $19/month
Free (self-hosted); Cloud from free, Pro plans available
Free plan
Yes
Not documented
Free trial
Not documented
Not documented
Platforms
Web
Not documented
Team collaboration
Not documented
Not documented
AI features
Not documented
Not documented
Public API
Yes
Not documented
Key Differences
Self-hosting
Cabin: Cabin's facts don't document a self-hosted option.
umami: umami can be self-hosted or used via its managed cloud version.
Self-hosting lets teams avoid recurring fees beyond server costs and keep data on infrastructure they control.
Carbon and sustainability reporting
Cabin: Cabin tracks estimated carbon emissions related to website traffic.
umami: umami's facts don't document a carbon reporting feature.
Sustainability reporting is a distinguishing feature for teams marketing an eco-conscious brand.
Free tier structure
Cabin: Cabin's free Basic tier covers 1 website with 30 days of retention and unlimited page views under fair use.
umami: umami's free Hobby tier covers up to 100K events/month, 1 website, and 6 months of data retention.
The tiers cap different things — Cabin caps by retention window, umami caps by event volume — which suits different traffic patterns.
Data residency
Cabin: Cabin data is encrypted and stored exclusively in the EU.
umami: umami's facts don't document a specific data residency guarantee for its cloud plans.
Guaranteed EU-only storage can matter for GDPR-sensitive procurement even before considering self-hosting.
Enterprise features
Cabin: Cabin's facts list only Basic and Pro tiers, with no enterprise-specific compliance features like SSO documented.
umami: umami's Enterprise tier adds SAML SSO and an uptime SLA.
Larger organizations often require SSO for access management, which is a documented umami Enterprise feature but not documented for Cabin.
Feature-by-Feature
Core Analytics
Feature
Cabin
umami
Cookie-free tracking
Available
Available
Custom events
Available
Not documented
Unlimited page views (fair use)
Available
Limited
Sustainability & Compliance
Feature
Cabin
umami
CO2 / carbon emissions reporting
Available
Unavailable
GDPR/CCPA/ePrivacy/PECR compliance
Available
Not documented
EU-only data storage
Available
Not documented
Hosting & Plans
Feature
Cabin
umami
Self-hosting option
Not documented
Available
Free tier
Available
Available
Enterprise SSO
Not documented
Available
Pricing Compared
Starting price reflects the lowest paid tier, not the full cost for every team size or usage level.
Cabin
Basic — Free N/A
Pro — $19 per month
umami
Self-hosted — Free n/a
Cloud Hobby — Free monthly
Cloud Pro — ~$20/month monthly
Pros & Cons
Cabin
Pros
No cookie consent banner needed due to cookieless, non-identifying tracking design
GDPR, CCPA, ePrivacy, and PECR compliant by design with EU-only data storage
Very lightweight script compared to Google Analytics
Unique carbon footprint reporting not found in most analytics tools
Cons
Free plan limited to a single website with 30-day data retention
Run as a solo/independent project, which may raise longevity or support-capacity questions for larger teams
Feature set is more basic than full-featured analytics suites like GA4 or Plausible
Pro plan's 'unlimited' page views are subject to an undefined fair-use policy
umami
Pros
Free and open source with no limits when self-hosted
Simple, uncluttered dashboard that is easy to read at a glance
Lightweight tracking script with minimal performance impact
Full data ownership when self-hosted
Cons
Self-hosting requires managing your own server, database, and updates
Reporting depth is more limited than Google Analytics 4 or enterprise analytics tools
Umami Cloud paid tiers add cost as event volume grows
No built-in session recording or heatmaps
Use Cases
Choose Cabin: Teams that want sustainability-focused carbon emissions reporting alongside standard traffic analytics, or that specifically need data encrypted and stored exclusively in the EU.
Choose umami: Teams that want the option to self-host for full control (or use umami's managed cloud), and that want a free tier sized by event volume (up to 100K events/month) rather than by website count.
Need both: A privacy-conscious agency managing many client sites might run umami self-hosted for high-volume clients needing cost control, and Cabin for clients that specifically want carbon reporting as a sustainability differentiator.
Cabin
Cookie-banner-free analytics — Site owners who want to avoid displaying a cookie consent banner use Cabin's non-identifying tracking method.
GDPR-compliant EU analytics — Businesses serving EU visitors use Cabin's EU-only data storage and compliance-by-design approach to simplify privacy compliance.
Sustainability-focused reporting — Teams tracking their website's environmental impact use Cabin's carbon emissions reporting alongside standard traffic metrics.
umami
Privacy-conscious website analytics — Site owners replace Google Analytics with a cookie-free tool to simplify privacy compliance.
Self-hosted analytics for agencies — Agencies self-host umami to offer clients analytics dashboards without third-party data sharing.
Lightweight SaaS product analytics — Startups track marketing site traffic and campaign performance without the overhead of enterprise analytics platforms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cabin support self-hosting?
This isn't documented in Cabin's facts; it's offered as a hosted service with Basic (free) and Pro ($19/month) plans.
Can umami be self-hosted?
Yes — umami can be self-hosted or used via its managed cloud version.
Which tool offers carbon emissions reporting?
Cabin, which tracks estimated carbon emissions tied to website traffic as part of its sustainability focus.
How do the free tiers differ?
Cabin's free Basic tier includes 1 website with 30 days of retention and unlimited page views under fair use; umami's free Hobby tier includes up to 100K events/month with 6 months of retention.
Which tool guarantees EU-only data storage?
Cabin explicitly stores data exclusively in the EU with end-to-end encryption; this isn't documented for umami.
Does umami offer SSO?
Yes, SAML SSO is included on umami's Enterprise tier, along with an uptime SLA.