Plausible 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.

Plausible

Privacy-first lightweight web analytics as an alternative to GA

4.6 / 5From $9/mo
PostHog

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

4.7 / 5From Free

Pricing Comparison

PlanPlausiblePostHog
FreeNoYes
Starter$9/mo-
Pro$19/mo-
EnterpriseCustomCustom

Feature Matrix

FeaturePlausiblePostHog
Privacy-compliant by defaultYes-
No cookie banner neededYes-
Lightweight scriptYes-
Email reportsYes-
Goals and conversionsYes-
Product analytics-Yes
Session recordings-Yes
Feature flags-Yes
A/B testing-Yes
Self-hosting option-Yes

When to Choose Each

Choose Plausible if you need...

  • +GDPR compliant without cookies
  • +Simple clean UI
  • +Tiny script size
DevelopersSolopreneursStartupsContent Creators

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, Plausible or PostHog?

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

Is Plausible cheaper than PostHog?

Pricing varies by plan. Plausible starts at $9/mo and PostHog starts at Free.

What is the difference between Plausible and PostHog?

Plausible focuses on privacy-compliant by default and no cookie banner needed, while PostHog emphasizes product analytics and session recordings. Plausible is best for Developerss, Solopreneurss, Startupss, Content Creatorss, while PostHog suits Developerss, Startupss, Founderss.

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