PostHog

Observability & AnalyticsWikidata: Q107453150
Open-Source Alternative:Replaces Mixpanel / Segment / Amplitude(Self-hostable, zero vendor lock-in, zero telemetry)

About & Core Purpose

Open-source product analytics suite combining web analytics, session replays, feature flags, and survey tools.

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Setup documentation

Open official setup documentation

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Self-Hostable Docker Compose Recipe

services:
  posthog:
    image: posthog/posthog:latest
    container_name: posthog
    restart: unless-stopped
    ports:
      - "8000:8000"

💡 Save as docker-compose.yml and execute docker compose up -d to run locally.

Free Tier1,000,000 events/month, 5,000 session recordings/month permanently free
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Self-HostableYes (Docker)
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Frequently Asked Questions about PostHog

What is PostHog?

Open-source product analytics suite combining web analytics, session replays, feature flags, and survey tools.

Is PostHog free and open-source?

1,000,000 events/month, 5,000 session recordings/month permanently free License is not listed.

How do I install or run PostHog?

See the official setup documentation: https://posthog.com.

What proprietary tool does PostHog replace?

PostHog is listed as an alternative to Mixpanel / Segment / Amplitude. Compare its documented features and terms for your use case.

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