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PostHog

Broad product analytics and feature platform with open-source roots and a commercial cloud.

  • Product analytics
  • MIT / commercial terms depending on component
  • Reviewed July 2026
  • Homepage
  • Source
70Mixed

Where it fits

Product teams that need event analytics, feature flags, experiments, replay, and broader product intelligence.

Watch points

The broad platform surface creates more operational and governance complexity than focused web analytics tools.

Score breakdown

11/15 - License

Public source exists; review component licensing and commercial boundaries.

10/18 - Self-host

Self-hosting is possible but operationally substantial.

13/16 - Data

Strong data and API surface, with self-hosted ownership possible.

8/12 - Privacy

Powerful collection surface requires careful minimization and configuration.

8/8 - Interop

Extensive integrations and APIs.

8/14 - Ops

Operational burden is higher because the platform is broad.

8/12 - EU fit

EU fit depends heavily on deployment model and product configuration.

4/5 - Governance

Company-led open-core ecosystem with public development.

Review notes

This seed entry was migrated from the initial Sovereign Web Stack index. Contributors should update it when public evidence changes.

Methodology note

This project is scored against the public Sovereign Web Stack methodology. Review the full scoring model before comparing tools across categories.

Open methodology