Our Verdict
Based on ratings, features, pricing, and capabilities, PostHog edges ahead in this comparison. PostHog offers better value and broader platform support.
Feature
Plausible
PostHog
Rating
No ratings
No ratings
Free Plan
Starting Price
$9/mo
Free
Monthly Visits
3.0M
8.0M
API Support
Open Source
AI Capabilities
Mobile App
Desktop App
Browser Extension
Integrations
3 apps
4 apps
Team Size
STARTUP
STARTUP
Plausible Pros & Cons
Pros
- No cookie banner needed in most jurisdictions
- Extremely lightweight script barely affects page speed
- Refreshingly simple, jargon-free dashboard
Cons
- Much less granular than Google Analytics or Mixpanel
- No free tier — paid from the first pageview
- Fewer advanced segmentation/funnel features
PostHog Pros & Cons
Pros
- Genuinely all-in-one — replaces several separate analytics tools
- Open source with a real self-hosting option
- Generous usage-based free tier
Cons
- Can feel feature-dense for teams that just want simple analytics
- Self-hosting requires ops effort to maintain
- UI has a learning curve across its many modules
Plausible Key Features
- Cookieless, no-consent-banner tracking
- Lightweight script (<1KB)
- Simple single-page dashboard
- Goal & custom event tracking
- Self-hostable
PostHog Key Features
- Event & funnel analytics
- Session replay
- Feature flags & A/B testing
- Surveys
- Self-hostable or cloud