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PostHog

AI Analytics4.6/5Free tier / Usage-based pricing

Open-source product analytics platform with session recordings, feature flags, A/B testing, and surveys. The all-in-one analytics suite for product teams.

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Pros

  • Open-source and self-hostable
  • All-in-one analytics suite
  • Generous free tier (1M events/mo)
  • Session recordings included
  • Feature flags and A/B testing built-in
  • Great developer experience

Cons

  • Can get expensive at scale
  • Self-hosting requires maintenance
  • Learning curve for advanced features

Use Cases

Product analyticsSession recordingFeature flag managementA/B testingUser surveys

Alternatives

MixpanelAmplitudeGoogle AnalyticsHeap

Overview

PostHog is an open-source product analytics platform that combines analytics, session recordings, feature flags, A/B testing, and surveys in a single product. It's become the go-to choice for developer-focused teams who want control over their data.

Key Features

Product Analytics

Track events, build funnels, analyze user paths, and create dashboards. PostHog's query engine is powerful and the UI is developer-friendly.

Session Recordings

Watch real user sessions to understand behavior and debug issues. No additional tool needed.

Feature Flags

Ship features safely with percentage rollouts, user targeting, and instant kill switches. Feature flags are tightly integrated with analytics.

A/B Testing

Run experiments with statistical significance tracking. Results are automatically connected to your analytics data.

Why Developers Love PostHog

PostHog was built for developers. The SDK is clean, the API is well-documented, and the self-hosting option gives you full control over your data. The generous free tier (1 million events per month) means you can get started without a credit card.

Who Should Use PostHog

Any product team that wants a unified analytics platform without vendor lock-in. Particularly strong for startups and developer tools companies.