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PostHog vs Mixpanel
A detailed comparison to help you choose between PostHog and Mixpanel.
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| Feature | PostHog | Mixpanel |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing Model | Freemium | Freemium |
| Free Tier | Yes | Yes |
| Monthly Cost (Solo) | $0 | $0 |
| Target Audience | solopreneurs, startups, developers | startups, developers |
| Verified | Yes | Yes |
| Solo-Friendly | Yes | Yes |
| Open Source | Yes | No |
| Editorial Rating | 4.4/5 | 4.2/5 |
| Categories | Analytics, Developer Tools | Analytics |
| Key Features | Product analytics, Session replay, Feature flags, A/B testing, Surveys | Event tracking, Funnels, Retention analysis, User segmentation, A/B testing |
| Free Tier Quality | excellent | excellent |
Pricing Breakdown
PostHog
Free: 1M events/month, 5K recordings. Usage-based: $0.000045/event beyond free. Self-hosted: free (open source). No per-seat pricing.
Mixpanel
Free: 20M events/month. Growth: $28/month (unlimited reports, modeling). Enterprise: custom (data pipelines, SSO).
Integration Overlap
Shared Integrations (3)
SegmentSlackZapier
Only in PostHog (7)
Next.jsReactPythonRubyGoGitHubSentry
Only in Mixpanel (7)
SnowflakeBigQueryBrazeFivetranCensusmParticleSDKs (JS, iOS, Android)
Use Case Fit
PostHog
- * Product usage analytics
- * Session recording and replay
- * Feature flags and rollouts
- * A/B testing and experimentation
- * User surveys and feedback
Mixpanel
- * User behavior and event analytics
- * Conversion funnel optimization
- * Retention and cohort analysis
- * Product engagement tracking
- * A/B test result analysis
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
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
Editorial Verdict
Both tools are evenly matched on price. PostHog excels at product usage analytics, while Mixpanel is stronger for user behavior and event analytics.
SaaSLens Editorial Team
Editorial Team