PostHog
Open-source product analytics
99
Static comparison
PostHog vs Plausible Analytics
PostHog has the stronger current ToolVitals signal, but check fit, license class, source coverage, and confidence before switching.
Plausible Analytics
Simple and privacy-friendly web analytics
91
Evidence comparison
| Use case | Product Analytics | Web Analytics |
|---|---|---|
| Openness | Open core | OSI-approved OSS |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Health | 99 | 92 |
| Shipping | 99 | 88 |
| ToolVitals score | 99 | 91 |
| Data confidence | 90 | 90 |
| Source coverage | 100 | 100 |
| GitHub stars | 40,431 | 29,652 |
| Forks | 3,553 | 1,920 |
| Watchers | 138 | 153 |
| Open issues | 5,284 | 54 |
| Last commit | Oct 26, 2026 | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Commits (30d) | 6,662 | 58 |
| Commits (90d) | 17,756 | 152 |
| Active contributors (90d) | 70 | 11 |
| Releases (90d) | 30 | 0 |
| Status reason | Commit continuity, contributor activity, and delivery signals are strong. | Commit continuity, contributor activity, and delivery signals are strong. |
Decision notes
How to read this matchup
PostHog is tracked under Product Analytics, while Plausible Analytics is tracked under Web Analytics.
The headline score gap is visible enough to investigate the stronger signal first.
PostHog is tracked as open core with high confidence in ToolVitals data.
Plausible Analytics is tracked as OSI-approved open source with high confidence in ToolVitals data.
Comparison FAQ
Which has the stronger ToolVitals signal, PostHog or Plausible Analytics?
PostHog has the stronger current ToolVitals signal, but check fit, license class, source coverage, and confidence before switching.
Are PostHog and Plausible Analytics direct alternatives?
Not exactly. ToolVitals classifies them in different use cases, so use this page as a public-signal comparison before checking workflow fit.
Do sponsors affect this comparison?
No. Sponsors and affiliate links do not affect ToolVitals scores, rankings, risk labels, or evidence display.
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