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Mixpanel vs PostHog
A detailed comparison to help you choose between Mixpanel and PostHog.
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| Feature | Mixpanel | PostHog |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing Model | Freemium | Freemium |
| Free Tier | Yes | Yes |
| Monthly Cost (Solo) | $0 | $0 |
| Target Audience | startups, developers | solopreneurs, startups, developers |
| Verified | Yes | Yes |
| Solo-Friendly | Yes | Yes |
| Open Source | No | Yes |
| Editorial Rating | 4.2/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Categories | Analytics | Analytics, Developer Tools |
| Key Features | Event tracking, Funnels, Retention analysis, User segmentation, A/B testing | Product analytics, Session replay, Feature flags, A/B testing, Surveys |
| Free Tier Quality | excellent | excellent |
Pricing Breakdown
Mixpanel
Free: 20M events/month. Growth: $28/month (unlimited reports, modeling). Enterprise: custom (data pipelines, SSO).
PostHog
Free: 1M events/month, 5K recordings. Usage-based: $0.000045/event beyond free. Self-hosted: free (open source). No per-seat pricing.
Integration Overlap
Shared Integrations (3)
SegmentSlackZapier
Only in Mixpanel (7)
SnowflakeBigQueryBrazeFivetranCensusmParticleSDKs (JS, iOS, Android)
Only in PostHog (7)
Next.jsReactPythonRubyGoGitHubSentry
Use Case Fit
Mixpanel
- * User behavior and event analytics
- * Conversion funnel optimization
- * Retention and cohort analysis
- * Product engagement tracking
- * A/B test result analysis
PostHog
- * Product usage analytics
- * Session recording and replay
- * Feature flags and rollouts
- * A/B testing and experimentation
- * User surveys and feedback
Mixpanel
Pros
- + Excellent funnel analysis
- + Free tier (20M events/mo)
- + Clean visualization
- + Strong retention analytics
Cons
- - Steep learning curve
- - Pricing can be confusing
- - Limited session replay
PostHog
Pros
- + All-in-one product analytics
- + Generous free tier (1M events/mo)
- + Open source and self-hostable
- + Session replay included
Cons
- - UI less polished than Amplitude
- - Learning curve
- - Self-hosting requires resources
Editorial Verdict
Both tools are evenly matched on price. Mixpanel excels at user behavior and event analytics, while PostHog is stronger for product usage analytics.
Sarah Chen
Editor-in-Chief