Jitsu 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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Jitsu
Open-source data ingestion and event collection engine
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PostHog
Open-source product analytics platform
| Feature | Jitsu | PostHog |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Web Analytics | Web Analytics |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 4,096 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes | docker, kubernetes |
| GitHub stars | ★ 5,016 | ★ 37,548 |
| First released | 2020 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Segment | Google Analytics, Mixpanel, Amplitude |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Jitsu or PostHog better?
Neither is universally better. PostHog has the larger community, while Jitsu is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Jitsu and PostHog free and open-source?
Yes. Jitsu is licensed under MIT and PostHog under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Jitsu and PostHog with Docker?
Jitsu: yes. PostHog: yes.