Link Tracking Without Cookies
URLR is a good EU alternative to US services but uses Matomo with JavaScript tracking. Smoio goes one step further: completely server-side tracking without cookies.
| Feature | Smoio | URLR |
|---|---|---|
| GDPR Compliant | ||
| No Cookies | ||
| EU Hosting | ||
| Germany Hosting | ||
| Schrems II Compliant | ||
| No JavaScript Tracker | ||
| n8n Integration | ||
| Public Tech Documentation | ||
| Custom Domains | ||
| API Access | ||
| Click Analytics | ||
| Zapier / Make |
URLR uses Matomo as an analytics tool. Matomo uses JavaScript trackers that can technically set cookies.
Whether Matomo is allowed without consent is legally disputed. Some DPOs still require a cookie banner.
URLR has Zapier and Make, but no n8n node. A problem for self-hosted automation users.
Smoio tracks purely server-side. No JavaScript, no cookies, no consent discussion.
Without cookies, there's no gray area. Server logs are allowed under GDPR Art. 6(1)(f) as legitimate interest.
Smoio will offer native n8n support - perfect for self-hosted workflows.
URLR is a solid EU provider and suitable for many use cases. However, if you need maximum data minimization and zero-cookie tracking, Smoio is the more consistent choice.
Smoio tracks only what's necessary - without cookies, without JavaScript, without compromises.
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