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Head-to-Head Specification Audit
PostHog vs Amplitude
Open Source Product Analytics · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | PostHog | Amplitude |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | CustomBetter | Custom |
| API Rate Limit | N/A | 500 req/min |
| Target Country | Global | Global |
| Category | Analytics | Analytics |
| Compliance | GDPR, SOC2 | GDPR, SOC2, CCPA, HIPAA |
| Hosting Regions | EU-West, US-East, Self-hosted | US-East, EU-West |
| Native Integrations | 6 listedBetter | 6 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
- ✓Digital Analytics Platform — product + marketing + data in one
- ✓Predict feature uses ML to identify users at risk of churning
- ✓Amplitude Experiment runs A/B tests tied directly to product metrics
- ✓Session Replay (similar to Hotjar) included on paid plans
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cheaper, PostHog or Amplitude?+
Both tools start at $0/mo on their entry plans.
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: 10 July 2026
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