PostHog vs Amplitude 2026: Pricing, Features & Analytics Comparison
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PostHog vs Amplitude

pricing comparison · 2026 · Updated April 2026

PostHog pricing ranges from $0.00005–$0.00005/per event (usage-based), while Amplitude ranges from $0–$49/month. PostHog is typically 100% more affordable, though your actual cost depends on tier and team size.

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PostHog
PostHog offers a Free plan with generous event limits for product analytics, session repla
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$54K $64K
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Amplitude
Amplitude is a leading product analytics platform used by over 3,000 companies including A
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$54K $64K
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Verdict · Vendr median · year 1
PostHog saves $9.3K vs Amplitude · 25 seats
Cheapest $54K
Spread 15%
Estimated license cost
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Usage-based
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What buyers actually pay
median, annual
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Median annual
$54K/yr
Vendr · n=3 · limited data
Median annual
$64K/yr
Vendr · n=358 avg 16% negotiated
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Sources & confidence

Every dollar amount and contract clause below traces back to a sourced fact. We don't manufacture composite scores.

Where this data comes from
Vendr · TrustRadius · Reddit · BBB · official docs
Sources 5 sourced facts
3 hidden-cost · Vendr median · 1 review platform
Last verified 3w ago
Confidence High confidence
Sources 18 sourced facts
13 hidden-cost · 4 contract · Vendr median
Last verified 1w ago
Confidence High confidence
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Hidden costs

Each cost is severity-ranked, with the dollar range quoted from its source (Vendr, Reddit, TrustRadius, BBB, official docs) — never our estimate.

Beyond the sticker
Severity-ranked, sourced
2 documented
  • Usage-based pricing unpredictability
    15-25% variance from initial estimates
    1 source
  • Self-hosting infrastructure costs
    $12,000-$54,000/year
    2 sources
5 documented
  • Annual Price Uplift on Renewal
    8% of license costs
    4 sources
  • Overage Fees for Event Volume
    10-20% of license costs
    3 sources
  • Cohort Connection Limits
    $5,000-$15,000
    1 source
  • Consulting and Onboarding Hours
    $5,000-$20,000
    1 source
  • Steep pricing jump beyond Plus tier
    $588-$30,000/year
    2 sources
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What users say

Aggregated, with sample sizes. We use whichever review platform has data.

User reviews
TrustRadius · Trustpilot · G2
TrustRadius
8.9/5 (9)
Best for
Startups and small teams
Watch out
Usage-based pricing creates cost uncertainty
No public ratings yet
Best for
Individuals and explorers getting started
Watch out
Expensive pricing after free tier
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Option A

PostHog

$0.00005–$0.00005
/per event (usage-based)
4 plans · Free tier
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Option B

Amplitude

$0–$49
/month
4 plans · Free tier
Full pricing breakdown →

PostHog and Amplitude are both product analytics platforms, but with different philosophies. PostHog is open-source, self-hostable, and bundles analytics, session recording, feature flags, A/B testing, and heatmaps in one platform. Amplitude is a focused product analytics tool with best-in-class behavioral funnels and cohort analysis.

PostHog’s pricing is usage-based with a generous free tier. Amplitude has a freemium model but charges per tracked user, which can get expensive quickly. Teams choosing between them often weigh PostHog’s bundled feature set against Amplitude’s deeper analytics capabilities.

Plan-by-Plan Pricing

Plan PostHog Amplitude
Free Free /user/month Free /month
Basic Custom $49 /month
Professional $0.00 /user/month Custom
Enterprise Custom Custom

Cost at Scale

Total cost of ownership — licenses, implementation, and hidden costs included.

PostHog

5 scenarios
$0/month (well within free tier of 1M events + 5K recordings)
Early-Stage Startup (100K events/month)
$250
Growing SaaS Company (5M events/month)
$500/month (4M paid events at ~$0.00004/event + session replays + feature flags)
$1,500
Scale-Up (50M events/month)
$3,000/month (49M paid events with volume discounts + all products)
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Amplitude

6 scenarios
$0/month
Early-Stage Startup
$49/month
Growing SaaS Product
$1,500
Scale-Up Company
2,500/month (estimated)
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Market Intelligence

PostHog

Median annual cost
$54,443
Based on
3 deals

Amplitude

Median annual cost
$63,720
Average negotiated discount
16%
Based on
358 deals

Hidden Costs

Beyond the sticker price — what catches buyers off guard.

PostHog 2 hidden costs

medium
Usage-based pricing unpredictability 15-25% variance from initial estimates
high
Self-hosting infrastructure costs $12,000-$54,000/year
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Amplitude 7 hidden costs

high
Annual Price Uplift on Renewal 8% of license costs
medium
Overage Fees for Event Volume 10-20% of license costs
medium
Cohort Connection Limits $5,000-$15,000
low
Consulting and Onboarding Hours $5,000-$20,000
critical
Steep pricing jump beyond Plus tier $588-$30,000/year
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PostHog

Amplitude

Our Verdict

Choose PostHog if you want one platform for analytics, session recording, feature flags, and A/B testing. The free tier is generous and the self-hosted option is unmatched for privacy-conscious teams or those on tight budgets.

Choose Amplitude if product analytics is your primary need and you want best-in-class funnel, retention, and cohort analysis. Amplitude’s behavioral analytics are deeper than PostHog’s and its 50K MTU free tier is meaningful for growing products.

Frequently Asked Questions

01 Which is cheaper at 100K monthly users?

At 100K monthly active users, Amplitude Plus ($49/month for 50K MTU) would require the Growth plan (custom). PostHog at 100K users generating ~500K events/month would cost around $50-100/month on usage-based pricing.

02 Can PostHog replace Amplitude completely?

For most early-stage and mid-size teams, yes. PostHog’s analytics have improved significantly. For teams doing advanced behavioral segmentation or ML-powered predictions, Amplitude still has an edge.

03 Is PostHog really free to self-host?

PostHog open-source is free to self-host. You pay for your own server infrastructure (typically $20-100/month on a VPS). PostHog Cloud has a free tier of 1M events/month.

04 Does Amplitude have session recording?

Amplitude offers Session Replay, but it is a separate add-on product that’s not included in the core analytics plans. PostHog includes session recording at all tiers including free.

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