Analytics
An honest comparison to help you pick the right analytics tool in 2026.
| Feature | PostHog | Umami |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Analytics | Analytics |
| Free Tier | Yes | Yes |
| Paid Plan | Usage-based | $9/mo (cloud) |
| Enterprise | Custom | N/A |
| Best For | Product teams who want an all-in-one analytics platform they can self-host or use in the cloud | Developers who want free, self-hosted analytics with a beautiful interface and zero tracking concerns |
| Feature 1 | Product analytics | Self-hostable |
| Feature 2 | Session replay | Privacy-focused |
| Feature 3 | Feature flags | Clean dashboard |
| Feature 4 | A/B testing | Real-time data |
| Feature 5 | Surveys | Custom events |
| Website | PostHog | Umami |
PostHog and Umami are both popular choices in the analytics category, but they serve different types of developers. PostHog is open-source product analytics platform with session replay, feature flags, A/B testing, and surveys in one tool. Meanwhile, Umami is free, open-source, self-hosted web analytics that respects privacy with a clean dashboard and minimal tracking script.
Both tools offer free tiers, which means you can try each one before committing. PostHog's paid plan starts at Usage-based, while Umami's starts at $9/mo (cloud).
PostHog stands out with Product analytics and Session replay, while Umami differentiates itself through Self-hostable and Privacy-focused. The right choice depends on which capabilities matter most for your workflow. Ultimately, product teams who want an all-in-one analytics platform they can self-host or use in the cloud, while Umami is best for developers who want free, self-hosted analytics with a beautiful interface and zero tracking concerns.
PostHog: Free tier available. Paid plans start at Usage-based. Enterprise pricing: Custom.
Umami: Free tier available. Paid plans start at $9/mo (cloud).
Choose PostHog if you value product analytics and session replay. Go with Umami if developers who want free, self-hosted analytics with a beautiful interface and zero tracking concerns. 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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