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PostHog vs Amplitude

Open Source Product Analytics · Global

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PostHog

Open Source Product Analytics · Global

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Amplitude

Product Analytics for Digital Companies · Global

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Specification Matrix

MetricPostHogAmplitude
Starting PriceCustomBetter$61/mo
API Rate LimitN/A200 req/min
Target CountryGlobalGlobal
CategoryAnalyticsAnalytics
ComplianceGDPR, SOC2SOC2, GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA
Hosting RegionsEU-West, US-East, Self-hostedUS-East, EU-West
Native Integrations6 listedBetter6 listed

PostHog — Key Specs

  • Open source: self-host for complete data control — zero GDPR transfer issues
  • Feature flags, session replay, A/B testing, product analytics — all-in-one
  • EU data residency on cloud plan
  • No sampling — 100% of events captured

Amplitude — Key Specs

  • Behavioral analytics — understand WHY users convert or churn
  • Amplitude AI: natural language querying of analytics data
  • SOC 2 Type II, GDPR DPA, HIPAA BAA available
  • Funnel analysis, retention, pathways — comprehensive product analytics

Frequently Asked Questions

What is cheaper, PostHog or Amplitude?+

PostHog starts at $0/mo, which is lower than Amplitude at $61/mo.

Which tool is better for compliance — PostHog or Amplitude?+

Both support GDPR, SOC2. Amplitude additionally supports CCPA, HIPAA.

Which tool is better suited for Global?+

PostHog is evaluated for Open Source Product Analytics in Global with hosting regions: EU-West, US-East, Self-hosted. Amplitude has hosting regions: US-East, EU-West. For data residency in Global, check each vendor's data processing agreements.

Data last verified: 26 June 2026

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