Comparison · Product analytics
PostHog vs
Mixpanel.
PostHog has overtaken Mixpanel for new SaaS analytics setups. Open source, all-in-one, and a much friendlier free tier.
Vedwix verdict
Default to PostHog
When each wins · 01
Pick by use case.
When PostHog wins
PostHog
Default — open-source, generous free tier, session replay built-in.
When Mixpanel wins
Mixpanel
You're already on Mixpanel and migration isn't worth it.
Feature-by-feature · 02
Direct comparison.
| Feature | PostHog | Mixpanel |
|---|---|---|
| Open source | Yes | No |
| Session replay | Built-in | Add-on |
| Feature flags | Built-in | No |
| Pricing | Generous | Tighter |
| Enterprise SSO/SOC2 | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosting | Yes | No |
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Talk to usVedwix take · 03
Our take.
PostHog for new apps. Mixpanel still works fine; we don't migrate working setups for fun.