PostHog vs Highlight.io
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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Highlight.io
Open-source session replay and product monitoring
| Feature | PostHog | Highlight.io |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Web Analytics | Web Analytics |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Python | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 4,096 MB | 4,096 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes | docker, kubernetes |
| GitHub stars | ★ 37,548 | ★ 9,357 |
| First released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Replaces | Google Analytics, Mixpanel, Amplitude | LogRocket, Sentry |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is PostHog or Highlight.io better?
Neither is universally better. PostHog has the larger community; both share a hard setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are PostHog and Highlight.io free and open-source?
Yes. PostHog is licensed under MIT and Highlight.io under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run PostHog and Highlight.io with Docker?
PostHog: yes. Highlight.io: yes.