Heap

vs

PostHog

In-depth comparison to help you make the right choice for your product analytics needs

Heap

Auto-Capture

Automatic event tracking with retroactive analytics and session replay

Pricing
Custom
8,000+
Founded 2013

PostHog

All-in-One

Open-source product analytics, feature flags, and session recording

Pricing
Free - $450/mo
15,000+
Founded 2020

Key Features

Compare the core capabilities of each platform

Heap

  • Automatic event capture
  • Retroactive analysis
  • Session replay
  • User journeys
  • Virtual events
  • Data science tools
  • Custom funnels

PostHog

  • Product analytics
  • Session recording
  • Feature flags
  • A/B testing
  • Self-hosted option
  • Event autocapture
  • Heatmaps

Strengths

What users love about each platform

Heap

  • No code required for tracking
  • Retroactive data analysis
  • Comprehensive autocapture

PostHog

  • Open source and transparent
  • Self-hosting option available
  • All-in-one platform

Limitations

What could be better with each platform

Heap

  • Can be expensive
  • Large data volumes

PostHog

  • Newer compared to competitors
  • Some features still in beta

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