Medama 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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Medama
Privacy-focused website analytics with no cookies
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PostHog
Open-source product analytics platform
| Feature | Medama | PostHog |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Web Analytics | Web Analytics |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Go | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 4,096 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary | docker, kubernetes |
| GitHub stars | ★ 636 | ★ 37,548 |
| First released | 2024 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Google Analytics | Google Analytics, Mixpanel, Amplitude |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Medama or PostHog better?
Neither is universally better. PostHog has the larger community, while Medama is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Medama and PostHog free and open-source?
Yes. Medama is licensed under MIT and PostHog under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Medama and PostHog with Docker?
Medama: yes. PostHog: yes.