Which is cheaper, PostHog or Umami?

Pricing varies by tier and usage. Check both tools for current rates.

Does PostHog have a free tier?

Yes, PostHog offers a free tier with projects: 1, dataRetentionYears: 1.

PostHog has moderate switching cost. Umami has drop-in switching cost. Umami is easier to switch away from.

Analytics

PostHog

Open-source product analytics platform with session replay, feature flags, A/B testing, and usage-based pricing

Switching Cost: moderate

Umami

Open-source privacy-focused web analytics alternative to Google Analytics

Switching Cost: drop-in

Pricing philosophy differs — PostHog charges usage-based, but Umami takes a flat-rate approach.

Teams prioritizing vendor flexibility should choose {winner} — lower switching costs preserve your future options.

Teams prioritizing vendor flexibility should choose {winner} — lower switching costs preserve your future options.

Pricing Model

Different

Tools charge using different pricing philosophies

Switching Costs

Umami

Lower switching costs for easier migration