Countly Community Edition vs PostHog
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted web analytics options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Countly Community Edition
Product analytics for web, mobile, and desktop
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PostHog
Open-source product analytics platform
| Feature | Countly Community Edition | PostHog |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Web Analytics | Web Analytics |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | JavaScript | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 4,096 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, kubernetes |
| GitHub stars | ★ 5,886 | ★ 37,548 |
| First released | 2012 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Mixpanel, Firebase Analytics | Google Analytics, Mixpanel, Amplitude |
Why pick each one
Choose Countly Community Edition if…
- Mature product analytics
- Strong mobile support
Frequently asked questions
Is Countly Community Edition or PostHog better?
Neither is universally better. PostHog has the larger community, while Countly Community Edition is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Countly Community Edition and PostHog free and open-source?
Yes. Countly Community Edition is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and PostHog under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Countly Community Edition and PostHog with Docker?
Countly Community Edition: yes. PostHog: yes.