PostHog

PostHog

PostHog is an all-in-one, open-source product analytics platform that helps teams understand user behavior through session recordings, feature flags, A/B testing, and analytics. Built for engineers and product teams who want full control over their data with self-hosting options or cloud deployment.

Free plan available

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Features

Product analytics and event tracking
Session recording and replay
Feature flags and experimentation
A/B testing and multivariate testing
Heatmaps and user path analysis
Self-hosting or cloud deployment options

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • +Open-source with transparent pricing and no data sampling
  • +Combines multiple tools (analytics, session replay, feature flags) in one platform
  • +Generous free tier with 1 million events per month
  • +Self-hosting option for complete data control and privacy compliance

Cons

  • -Steeper learning curve compared to simpler analytics tools
  • -Self-hosted version requires technical expertise to maintain
  • -Can become expensive at scale with high event volumes

Pricing

PlanPriceFeatures
Free$0/mo1 million events per month, 5,000 session recordings, 1 million feature flag requests, Unlimited team members
Product Analytics$0.00031 per event after free tierUnlimited events (pay per use), Full product analytics suite, Cohort analysis, Custom dashboards
Session Replay$0.005 per recording after free tierUnlimited recordings (pay per use), Console logs and network monitoring, 90-day data retention, Privacy controls
EnterpriseCustom pricingCustom data retention, SAML SSO, Advanced permissions, Dedicated support and SLA

Quick Info

Category
Analytics
Starting Price
Free
Features
6 listed

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