PostHog vs Tianji
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted web analytics options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
Not the right match-up?
PostHog
Open-source product analytics platform
VS
Tianji
Insight hub combining analytics, uptime, and server status
| Feature | PostHog | Tianji |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Web Analytics | Web Analytics |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Python | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 4,096 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 37,548 | ★ 3,078 |
| First released | 2020 | 2023 |
| Replaces | Google Analytics, Mixpanel, Amplitude | Google Analytics |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is PostHog or Tianji better?
Neither is universally better. PostHog has the larger community, while Tianji is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are PostHog and Tianji free and open-source?
Yes. PostHog is licensed under MIT and Tianji under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run PostHog and Tianji with Docker?
PostHog: yes. Tianji: yes.