Mixpost 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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Mixpost
Social media management software to easily create, schedule, publish,
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PostHog
Open-source product analytics platform
| Feature | Mixpost | PostHog |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Web Analytics | Web Analytics |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | PHP | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 4,096 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, kubernetes |
| GitHub stars | ★ 130 | ★ 37,548 |
| First released | 2025 | 2020 |
| Replaces | — | Google Analytics, Mixpanel, Amplitude |
Why pick each one
Choose Mixpost if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in PHP
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Mixpost or PostHog better?
Neither is universally better. PostHog has the larger community, while Mixpost is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Mixpost and PostHog free and open-source?
Yes. Mixpost is licensed under MIT and PostHog under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Mixpost and PostHog with Docker?
Mixpost: yes. PostHog: yes.