PostHog vs Rakam Analytics
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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Rakam Analytics
Custom analytics platform with SQL on event data
| Feature | PostHog | Rakam Analytics |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Web Analytics | Web Analytics |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Python | Java |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 4,096 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 37,548 | ★ 791 |
| First released | 2020 | 2014 |
| Replaces | Google Analytics, Mixpanel, Amplitude | Mixpanel, Amplitude |
Why pick each one
Choose Rakam Analytics if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Java
Frequently asked questions
Is PostHog or Rakam Analytics 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 Rakam Analytics free and open-source?
Yes. PostHog is licensed under MIT and Rakam Analytics under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run PostHog and Rakam Analytics with Docker?
PostHog: yes. Rakam Analytics: yes.