Dropsolid is the first official Matomo partner in Belgium

At Dropsolid, open source is in our DNA. That's why we're proud to announce that we recently became an official Matomo partner. And the first one in Belgium, no less!

A privacy-friendly alternative to Google Analytics

Matomo is a well-known open source alternative to Google Analytics.

Traditional analytics tools often store data on servers in the United States. Depending on your needs, wishes and the regulations in your sector, that can be a stumbling block.

As a privacy-first platform, Matomo allows organisations to own 100% of their data. For companies and governments that focus strongly on data sovereignty, it is valuable not to depend on American software.

Key features:

Open source (= the perfect match with Dropsolid and Drupal)
Available as a cloud version or hosted on-premise
Data storage within Europe
ISO 27001 certified (just like Dropsolid)
No data sampling: reports always show 100% of the collected data (which is not always the case with Google Analytics)
Similar functionality to Google Analytics (such as conversion tracking and funnel visualisation)
Includes Matomo Tag Manager (comparable to Google Tag Manager) to easily implement third-party tools

A partnership based on values

Our Matomo Partner status is not a sponsored or paid partnership: we don't pay Matomo for this recognition.

This recognition is based on our proven technical skills, shared values and expertise in guiding organisations through the implementation of ethical tracking solutions.

Just like our long-standing commitment to the Drupal ecosystem, Matomo also represents part of the “Open” in our Open Digital Experience Platform (DXP) philosophy. We strongly believe software should be transparent, flexible and free of vendor lock-in.

How Dropsolid can help

Strategic advice

Together, we determine which solution best suits your organisation.
Compliance advice

We make sure your analytics set-up is in line with data protection regulations (GDPR).
Migration & set-up

We migrate and configure Matomo so it matches or improves your current tracking set-up.
Platform integration

We make sure Matomo Analytics is seamlessly connected to your Drupal website.

Strengthening our partner ecosystem

This new partnership perfectly complements our existing certifications and strengthens our position as a frontrunner in the European digital landscape:

Drupal Platinum Partner: recognition for our expertise and continuous contributions within the Drupal ecosystem.
Google Partner: so we can also support clients who (partly) continue to use Google services.

By becoming the first official Matomo partner in Belgium, we are better equipped than ever to help you truly own your data again.

Frequently asked questions

What are common reasons to choose Matomo Analytics?

Although Google Analytics is a powerful (and still relevant) tool, many organisations choose Matomo for strategic reasons. Some common reasons:

Compliance & data sovereignty: your sector or legal department requires data to be stored exclusively within the EU, without depending on American servers.
Open source strategy: your organisation deliberately chooses open source software to avoid vendor lock-in.
Self-hosting requirements: you need a solution that can be hosted on-premise or within your own private cloud for maximum control and security.
Data needs: you manage a high-traffic website and need 100% unsampled data for reporting.
Privacy by design: your DPO recommends a privacy-friendly alternative to simplify GDPR compliance.

Every organisation is different, of course. Not sure which solution best fits your situation? Our experts are happy to help you make the right choice.

Our organisation uses Google Analytics. Do we have to switch to be GDPR compliant?

No. Google Analytics can be configured correctly to be GDPR compliant.

However, some sectors (or the legal department within your organisation) may set stricter requirements regarding data ownership. In that case, Matomo is often a logical alternative to Google Analytics.

Is Matomo free?

Matomo is open source. This means the software itself is free to use, without licence or subscription fees.

You can download Matomo for free and install it on-premise. Of course, you do need to take hosting costs and the management of your servers and security into account.

If you choose the cloud version, you pay a subscription based on monthly website traffic.

You can find more information on exact pricing on the official Matomo website. Of course, we're happy to guide you in choosing the right solution (cloud or on-premise).

How similar is Matomo to Google Analytics? Does my team need extensive training?

The Matomo interface is very intuitive and has many similarities with Google Analytics. This keeps the learning curve limited for marketing teams.

Is Matomo data as accurate as Google Analytics data?

Yes. Matomo's tracking is just as stable and accurate as that of Google Analytics.

Moreover, Matomo reports are based on 100% of the collected data. With Google Analytics, data sampling (= estimated data) is used more often for high-traffic websites.

In some European countries (such as France), Matomo can even be more accurate than Google Analytics. The CNIL (the French data protection authority) allows Matomo to be used without prior explicit consent (“opt-in”) from website visitors, provided it is configured correctly, of course.