Compare Amplitude Analytics and PostHog

At a Glance
Amplitude Analytics
Amplitude Analytics
Star Rating
(2,801)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (46.7% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial is available
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PostHog
PostHog
Star Rating
(1,035)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (81.2% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $0.00 Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plans
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that Amplitude Analytics excels in its user interface, which is described as clean and responsive. Users appreciate the straightforward integration process with the JS SDK, making it easy to set up and utilize reporting capabilities effectively.
  • Users say that PostHog stands out for its all-in-one functionality, combining analytics, session replay, and feature flag management. This integration allows teams to access multiple features without needing to juggle separate tools, which many find enhances their workflow.
  • Reviewers mention that Amplitude Analytics offers powerful behavioral analysis tools, with exceptional granularity in event tracking. Users find it easy to understand user behavior through its funnel, retention, and segmentation reports, which help identify drop-off points and engagement drivers.
  • According to verified reviews, PostHog is praised for its ease of use and quick access to information. Users highlight that the initial setup is straightforward, often taking just a day, which is a significant advantage for teams looking to get started quickly.
  • G2 reviewers report that while Amplitude Analytics has a higher overall satisfaction score, PostHog's recent feedback indicates a strong value for money, with users feeling they receive a lot of functionality for their investment, particularly for small businesses.
  • Users say that both platforms have their strengths, but Amplitude Analytics is noted for its robust reporting capabilities, while PostHog is recognized for its comprehensive feature set that caters well to product analytics and session replays, making it a solid choice for SaaS products.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Amplitude Analytics
Starter
Free
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PostHog
Product Analytics & Data Stack
Starting at $0.00
Per Month
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Free Trial
Amplitude Analytics
Free Trial is available
PostHog
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
2,076
8.9
896
Ease of Use
8.3
2,094
8.3
910
Ease of Setup
7.9
930
8.9
679
Ease of Admin
8.4
640
8.5
460
Quality of Support
8.4
1,591
8.5
463
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
611
8.9
349
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
1,909
9.0
875
Features by Category
8.1
1,016
8.1
418
Metrics
8.5
696
8.9
379
8.5
686
8.6
368
7.9
639
8.5
365
8.8
718
8.9
373
8.8
722
8.7
360
8.2
667
8.3
350
8.1
628
8.3
334
8.9
698
8.3
338
8.9
718
8.3
345
Reporting
8.5
670
8.5
370
8.3
614
8.3
342
8.1
581
8.2
333
8.6
686
8.1
338
8.2
566
7.8
303
8.2
574
8.0
299
8.6
698
8.4
341
Other
8.5
667
8.6
340
7.7
490
7.9
291
7.6
448
7.9
290
7.8
537
7.8
276
7.8
431
7.3
252
7.3
392
7.2
244
7.6
403
7.6
250
Agentic AI - Digital Analytics
6.6
55
7.0
30
7.1
57
7.3
30
6.8
58
7.1
30
7.6
57
7.2
31
Administration
8.1
602
8.5
299
8.0
540
7.9
264
8.5
705
8.6
319
8.5
726
8.4
308
8.4
895
8.2
126
User Identification
7.8
612
7.7
107
8.8
773
7.7
105
8.3
664
8.1
103
Tracking & Reporting
8.9
803
8.8
109
8.6
737
8.4
104
7.9
651
7.8
93
8.6
794
8.3
111
8.1
776
8.4
102
8.8
765
8.4
104
Metrics
8.6
664
8.5
106
7.7
544
7.9
99
8.4
642
8.2
106
8.3
581
7.8
99
9.0
666
8.1
101
Not enough data
8.0
428
User Behavior
Not enough data
9.0
394
Not enough data
8.8
379
Not enough data
7.9
332
A/B Testing
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.2
286
Not enough data
8.0
335
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Visitor Information
Not enough data
8.5
380
Not enough data
7.8
342
Agentic AI - Session Replay
Not enough data
6.5
64
7.5
1,398
7.6
526
Product Analytics
8.3
1040
8.4
428
8.7
1237
8.5
474
8.5
1187
8.0
424
8.8
1253
8.2
444
7.1
830
7.6
381
8.0
952
7.8
365
7.0
728
7.6
364
7.7
925
8.0
402
Agentic AI - Product Analytics
6.2
175
6.7
93
6.7
173
6.8
93
6.3
171
6.6
92
6.3
171
6.6
93
Behavioral Analytics - Product Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Infrastructure - Product Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
AI driven optimization - Product Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.3
202
Management
Not enough data
8.6
182
Not enough data
8.0
157
Not enough data
8.5
162
Functionality
Not enough data
7.7
148
Not enough data
8.8
175
Not enough data
8.3
166
Not enough data
7.7
124
Computing
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.7
114
Experimental Design
Not enough data
8.2
101
Not enough data
8.0
98
Not enough data
7.5
95
Analytics
Not enough data
8.6
116
Not enough data
8.0
111
Agentic AI - A/B Testing
Not enough data
7.5
10
Not enough data
7.4
11
Not enough data
7.1
11
Not enough data
7.2
10
8.4
763
8.1
117
Metrics
8.6
664
8.5
106
7.7
544
7.9
99
8.4
642
8.2
106
8.3
581
7.8
99
9.0
666
8.1
101
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Amplitude Analytics
Amplitude Analytics
PostHog
PostHog
Amplitude Analytics and PostHog are categorized as Digital Analytics, Product Analytics, and Mobile App Analytics
Unique Categories
Amplitude Analytics
Amplitude Analytics has no unique categories
PostHog
PostHog is categorized as Session Replay, Feature Management, and A/B Testing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Amplitude Analytics
Amplitude Analytics
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
31.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
46.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
21.4%
PostHog
PostHog
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
81.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
16.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
2.1%
Reviewers' Industry
Amplitude Analytics
Amplitude Analytics
Computer Software
18.3%
Information Technology and Services
13.8%
Financial Services
10.1%
Internet
4.5%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
3.9%
Other
49.4%
PostHog
PostHog
Computer Software
33.3%
Information Technology and Services
14.9%
Financial Services
5.4%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
2.9%
Marketing and Advertising
2.6%
Other
41.0%
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Discussions
Amplitude Analytics
Amplitude Analytics Discussions
What does amplitude software do?
2 Comments
Michelle L.
ML
It is a data visualization tool for product analytics.Read more
I'm not sure how many monthly events I'll need. How can I estimate my event volume?
1 Comment
Official Response from Amplitude Analytics
This number depends on several factors, but generally it's calculated by multiplying your number of monthly active users by an estimate of the average number...Read more
What counts as an event, and how do I send data to Amplitude?
1 Comment
Official Response from Amplitude Analytics
An event is an action that a user takes in your product, like ‘Create account’, ‘Add to cart’, or ‘Share photo’. It could also be an event that occurs in...Read more
PostHog
PostHog Discussions
What is PostHog used for?
1 Comment
SC
Posthog is an analytics tool to track your product metrics like DAU, MAU, and custom events you can send from your system, and then you can analyze them on...Read more
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PostHog has no more discussions with answers