HitKeep 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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HitKeep
Privacy-first web analytics with goals, funnels, ecommerce tracking,
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PostHog
Open-source product analytics platform
| Feature | HitKeep | PostHog |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Web Analytics | Web Analytics |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Go | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 4,096 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, kubernetes |
| GitHub stars | ★ 80 | ★ 37,548 |
| First released | 2026 | 2020 |
| Replaces | — | Google Analytics, Mixpanel, Amplitude |
Why pick each one
Choose HitKeep if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Go
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is HitKeep or PostHog better?
Neither is universally better. PostHog has the larger community, while HitKeep is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are HitKeep and PostHog free and open-source?
Yes. HitKeep is licensed under MIT and PostHog under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run HitKeep and PostHog with Docker?
HitKeep: yes. PostHog: yes.