Litlyx 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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Litlyx
AI-powered, privacy-first analytics in a single script
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PostHog
Open-source product analytics platform
| Feature | Litlyx | PostHog |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Web Analytics | Web Analytics |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 4,096 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, kubernetes |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,742 | ★ 37,548 |
| First released | 2024 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Google Analytics | Google Analytics, Mixpanel, Amplitude |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Litlyx or PostHog better?
Neither is universally better. PostHog has the larger community, while Litlyx is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Litlyx and PostHog free and open-source?
Yes. Litlyx is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and PostHog under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Litlyx and PostHog with Docker?
Litlyx: yes. PostHog: yes.