Abby vs PostHog
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted web analytics options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
Not the right match-up?
| Feature | Abby | PostHog |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Web Analytics | Web Analytics |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 4,096 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, kubernetes |
| GitHub stars | ★ 167 | ★ 37,548 |
| First released | 2023 | 2020 |
| Replaces | LaunchDarkly, Optimizely | Google Analytics, Mixpanel, Amplitude |
Why pick each one
Choose Abby if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in TypeScript
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Abby or PostHog better?
Neither is universally better. PostHog has the larger community, while Abby is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Abby and PostHog free and open-source?
Yes. Abby is licensed under MIT and PostHog under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Abby and PostHog with Docker?
Abby: yes. PostHog: yes.