PostHog vs Swetrix
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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Swetrix
Privacy-focused, cookieless web analytics service
| Feature | PostHog | Swetrix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ★ 1,112 |
| First released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Replaces | Google Analytics, Mixpanel, Amplitude | Google Analytics |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is PostHog or Swetrix better?
Neither is universally better. PostHog has the larger community, while Swetrix is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are PostHog and Swetrix free and open-source?
Yes. PostHog is licensed under MIT and Swetrix under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run PostHog and Swetrix with Docker?
PostHog: yes. Swetrix: yes.