Analytics
An honest comparison to help you pick the right analytics tool in 2026.
| Feature | Amplitude | PostHog |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Analytics | Analytics |
| Free Tier | Yes | Yes |
| Paid Plan | Custom | Usage-based |
| Enterprise | Custom | Custom |
| Best For | Growth teams at scale who need advanced behavioral analytics and experimentation tooling | Product teams who want an all-in-one analytics platform they can self-host or use in the cloud |
| Feature 1 | Behavioral cohorts | Product analytics |
| Feature 2 | Experimentation | Session replay |
| Feature 3 | AI insights | Feature flags |
| Feature 4 | Data governance | A/B testing |
| Feature 5 | CDP integration | Surveys |
| Website | Amplitude | PostHog |
Amplitude and PostHog are both popular choices in the analytics category, but they serve different types of developers. Amplitude is digital analytics platform with behavioral cohorts, experimentation, and AI-powered insights for product-led growth. Meanwhile, PostHog is open-source product analytics platform with session replay, feature flags, A/B testing, and surveys in one tool.
Both tools offer free tiers, which means you can try each one before committing. Amplitude's paid plan starts at Custom, while PostHog's starts at Usage-based.
Amplitude stands out with Behavioral cohorts and Experimentation, while PostHog differentiates itself through Product analytics and Session replay. The right choice depends on which capabilities matter most for your workflow. Ultimately, growth teams at scale who need advanced behavioral analytics and experimentation tooling, while PostHog is best for product teams who want an all-in-one analytics platform they can self-host or use in the cloud.
Amplitude: Free tier available. Paid plans start at Custom. Enterprise pricing: Custom.
PostHog: Free tier available. Paid plans start at Usage-based. Enterprise pricing: Custom.
Choose Amplitude if you value behavioral cohorts and experimentation. Go with PostHog if product teams who want an all-in-one analytics platform they can self-host or use in the cloud. Both are solid analytics options in 2026 — the best pick depends on your team size, budget, and technical requirements. We recommend trying both (especially if they have free tiers) before committing to one.
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