Head-to-Head Comparison
PostHog vs Mixpanel: Product Analytics
PostHog is open-source with session replay and feature flags. Mixpanel is the established analytics platform with powerful funnels. PostHog for all-in-one, Mixpanel for pure analytics.
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Last updated: 2025-01
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Category | PostHog | mixpanel |
|---|---|---|
| Best For | All-in-one platform | Pure analytics |
| Learning Curve | Medium | Medium |
| Pricing | Generous free | Free tier |
| Session Replay | Included | No |
| Feature Flags | Included | No |
| Self-hosting | Yes | No |
| Funnels | Good | Excellent |
PostHog
- Best For
- All-in-one platform
- Learning Curve
- Medium
- Pricing
- Generous free
- Session Replay
- Included
- Feature Flags
- Included
- Self-hosting
- Yes
- Funnels
- Good
mixpanel
- Best For
- Pure analytics
- Learning Curve
- Medium
- Pricing
- Free tier
- Session Replay
- No
- Feature Flags
- No
- Self-hosting
- No
- Funnels
- Excellent
Winner by Category
Best for Beginners
PostHogAll features in one tool
Best for Customisation
PostHogOpen source and self-hostable
Best for Speed
mixpanelFaster analytics queries
Best for Learning
mixpanelEstablished tutorials
Best Value
PostHogMore generous free tier
Our Recommendation
Use PostHog to get analytics, replay, and flags in one tool. Choose Mixpanel when you need specialised analytics power.
When to Choose Each Tool
1
Choose PostHog
Want all-in-one product platform
2
Choose Mixpanel
Need advanced analytics features
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