PostHog vs Vince 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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Vince Analytics
Self-hosted, privacy-friendly web analytics in one binary
| Feature | PostHog | Vince Analytics |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Web Analytics | Web Analytics |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 4,096 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 37,548 | ★ 2,014 |
| First released | 2020 | 2023 |
| Replaces | Google Analytics, Mixpanel, Amplitude | Google Analytics |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is PostHog or Vince Analytics better?
Neither is universally better. PostHog has the larger community, while Vince Analytics is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are PostHog and Vince Analytics free and open-source?
Yes. PostHog is licensed under MIT and Vince Analytics under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run PostHog and Vince Analytics with Docker?
PostHog: yes. Vince Analytics: yes.