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Overview

PostHog is an all-in-one product analytics platform that bundles event analytics, session replay, feature flags, A/B testing and surveys. It is open source and offers a generous free tier, making it popular with startups that want many tools in one place. Self-hosting is available for teams that need full control.

All-in-one

Analytics, replay, flags and testing together.

Session replay

Watch real user sessions.

Feature flags

Roll out and test features safely.

Quick Facts

Categoryanalytics
PricingGenerous free tier; usage-based paid plans; self-hostable
Founded2020
HQSan Francisco, USA
Websiteposthog.com

Pros

Many tools bundled in one platform
Generous free tier
Open source and self-hostable
Session replay plus analytics
Good for startups

Cons

Can be overwhelming feature-wise
Usage costs grow with volume
Self-hosting needs maintenance
Steeper learning curve than simple tools

Key features

Product analytics
Session replay
Feature flags
A/B testing
Surveys

Pricing

Free

$0

Generous monthly allowance

Paid

Usage-based

Scales with volume

Self-hosted

$0

Open source

Best for

Product analytics

Understand user behavior.

Experimentation

Run flags and A/B tests.

Debugging UX

Replay sessions to spot issues.

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Frequently asked questions

Is PostHog free?

Yes, PostHog has a generous free tier, with usage-based paid plans and a self-hosting option.

What does PostHog do?

It bundles product analytics, session replay, feature flags, A/B testing and surveys in one platform.

Is PostHog open source?

Yes, PostHog is open source and can be self-hosted.

Who uses PostHog?

Startups and product teams that want multiple analytics tools in one place.

How does PostHog compare to Mixpanel?

PostHog bundles more tools and is open source, while Mixpanel focuses more narrowly on product analytics.

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