PostHog vs Aptabase
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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PostHog
Open-source product analytics platform
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Aptabase
Privacy-first analytics for apps and games
| Feature | PostHog | Aptabase |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Web Analytics | Web Analytics |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 4,096 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 37,548 | ★ 1,774 |
| First released | 2020 | 2023 |
| Replaces | Google Analytics, Mixpanel, Amplitude | Firebase Analytics, Mixpanel |
Why pick each one
Choose Aptabase if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (1.8k GitHub stars)
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is PostHog or Aptabase better?
Neither is universally better. PostHog has the larger community, while Aptabase is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are PostHog and Aptabase free and open-source?
Yes. PostHog is licensed under MIT and Aptabase under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run PostHog and Aptabase with Docker?
PostHog: yes. Aptabase: yes.