An open-source, self-hostable product analytics suite versus a hosted enterprise platform built around governed taxonomies and experimentation.
Pick PostHog when you want product analytics, session replay, feature flags, and experiments under one roof with the option to self-host and keep data in your own infrastructure. Pick Amplitude when you need a rigorous, governed analytics platform for a data team — formal taxonomies, mature experimentation, and the depth that justifies its enterprise price.
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| Attribute | Amplitude | PostHog |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Analytics | Analytics |
| Pricing Model | freemium | open-source |
| Starting Price | Free / $61/mo | Free |
| Free Tier | Yes | Yes |
| Open Source | No | Yes |
| Platforms | web, mobile, api | web, mobile, api, self-hosted |
