PostHog
- About
- Open source product analytics. Open-source alternative to Mixpanel and Amplitude.
- Catalogue
- No. 002
- Category
- Data & Content
- Founded
- 2020, San Francisco, California
- GitHub stars
- ★ 40.3k

Overview
PostHog is an open-source product analytics platform that helps you build better products. It provides tools for tracking user behavior, analyzing trends, and making data-driven decisions.
What it does well
PostHog offers a comprehensive suite of tools including event tracking, funnel analysis, feature flags, and session recording. It's self-hosted, giving you full control over your data, and integrates seamlessly with your existing stack.
Why it’s in the collection
PostHog is ideal for teams who want powerful product analytics without compromising on data ownership. Its open-source nature means full customizability and transparency in how your data is handled.
On GitHub
- Stars
- 40,265
- Forks
- 3,509
- Commits
- 67,310
- Repository
- PostHog/posthog
Languages
- Python 54.7%
- TypeScript 39.2%
- JavaScript 3.5%
- Other 2.6%
Compared with
MixpanelA powerful analytics tool, but it's closed-source and can be expensive for large-scale use.
AmplitudeOffers advanced analytics features but lacks the openness and flexibility of PostHog.
Google AnalyticsWidely used for website analytics, but less tailored for product analytics and has limitations on data ownership.
PendoFocuses on product experience but is closed-source and can be complex to implement.
See every open-source alternative to Mixpanel in the collection.



