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PostHog
posthog.com · scored Dec 2025PostHog gives 1M free events, but replay costs scale fast
Best forEngineering led teams wanting analytics, flags and replays in one tool
Open source product analytics platform combining session replay, feature flags and A/B testing.
The thing people get wrong
PostHog's free tier is a token gesture like most analytics tools
Over 90% of companies run PostHog entirely for free, per its own pricing page
Source: posthog.com
Upside
- 1M free events monthly
- Open source, self-hostable
- SOC 2 Type II and HIPAA ready
Catch
- Steep learning curve for non-engineers
- Session replay costs scale fast
- Self-hosting needs DevOps resources
Editor's takePostHog bundles analytics, session replay, feature flags and A/B testing into one product. The free tier covers 1 million events a month, enough that 90% of companies never pay. It leans technical though, and G2 reviewers without engineering backgrounds report a steep learning curve.
Is PostHog free?
Yes, up to 1 million events a month for product analytics, according to PostHog's own pricing page. Session replay includes 5,000 free recordings before charges apply.
Is PostHog good for non-technical users?
Not especially. G2 reviewers describe a steep learning curve for those without technical expertise, though developers generally find setup fast and the interface intuitive.
The evidence: 6 criteria, 3 penalties (−0.16 points)
Score adjustments−0.16 points in total







