Neon vs PostHog

Full side-by-side comparison of features, pricing, and use cases to help you pick the right tool.

Bottom line: Both tools are competitively priced. PostHog edges ahead with a 4.7/5 rating.

Neon

Serverless Postgres with branching, autoscaling, and generous free tier

4.6 / 5From $19/mo
PostHog

Open-source product analytics with session replay, flags, and more

4.7 / 5From Free

Pricing Comparison

PlanNeonPostHog
FreeYesYes
Starter$19/mo-
Pro--
EnterpriseCustomCustom

Feature Matrix

FeatureNeonPostHog
Serverless PostgresYes-
Database branchingYes-
Autoscaling to zeroYes-
Point-in-time restoreYes-
Read replicasYes-
Product analytics-Yes
Session recordings-Yes
Feature flags-Yes
A/B testing-Yes
Self-hosting option-Yes

When to Choose Each

Choose Neon if you need...

  • +Scales to zero cost
  • +Database branching is a game-changer
  • +Fast cold starts
DevelopersStartupsFounders

Choose PostHog if you need...

  • +Generous free tier
  • +All-in-one product platform
  • +Open source with self-host option
DevelopersStartupsFounders

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Neon or PostHog?

PostHog scores higher in our review (4.7/5 vs 4.6/5). However, Neon may be a better fit depending on your specific needs and budget.

Is Neon cheaper than PostHog?

Pricing varies by plan. Neon starts at $19/mo and PostHog starts at Free.

What is the difference between Neon and PostHog?

Neon focuses on serverless postgres and database branching, while PostHog emphasizes product analytics and session recordings. Neon is best for Developerss, Startupss, Founderss, while PostHog suits Developerss, Startupss, Founderss.

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