PostHog vs Redash
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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Redash
Connect, query, visualize, and share your data
| Feature | PostHog | Redash |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Web Analytics | Web Analytics |
| License | MIT | BSD-2-Clause |
| Language | Python | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 4,096 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 37,548 | ★ 28,737 |
| First released | 2020 | 2013 |
| Replaces | Google Analytics, Mixpanel, Amplitude | Tableau, Mode Analytics |
Why pick each one
Choose Redash if…
- Released under the BSD-2-Clause license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 28.7k GitHub stars
- Written in Python
Frequently asked questions
Is PostHog or Redash better?
Neither is universally better. PostHog has the larger community, while Redash is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are PostHog and Redash free and open-source?
Yes. PostHog is licensed under MIT and Redash under BSD-2-Clause. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run PostHog and Redash with Docker?
PostHog: yes. Redash: yes.