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Apache Superset vs PostHog

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Apache Superset

Software

Modern data exploration and visualization platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
PostHog logo

PostHog

Software

The single platform to analyze, test, observe, and deploy new features

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Apache Superset distributed under Apache License 2.0 with no official vendor-hosted SaaS; deploying it requires self-managed infrastructure since the Apache Software Foundation does not sell a managed offering.; PostHog the free tier covers 1M events, 5K web session recordings and 2.5K mobile recordings per month before usage-based billing starts
  • They diverge on capability: Apache Superset covers 40+ Visualizations, PostHog covers Product analytics.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Apache Superset and PostHog actually diverge.

Attributes where Apache Superset and PostHog differ
AttributeApache SupersetPostHog
Pricing modelopen-sourceusage-based
PlatformsWeb, Self-hosted, DockerWeb, Ios, Android, Api
Founded19992020

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Apache Superset

  • 40+ Visualizations
  • SQL IDE
  • Semantic Layer
  • Caching
  • Security
  • PostgreSQL
  • MySQL
  • Presto

Only in PostHog

  • Product analytics
  • Session recording
  • Feature flags
  • A/B testing
  • Heatmaps
  • SQL access
  • Data warehouse
  • Apps platform

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Apache Superset

  • Self-service analyticsnot PostHog
  • Data explorationnot PostHog
  • Ad-hoc reportingnot PostHog
  • Collaborative analysisnot PostHog
  • Embedded analyticsnot PostHog

PostHog

  • Product analyticsnot Apache Superset
  • Feature experimentationnot Apache Superset
  • User behavior trackingnot Apache Superset
  • A/B testingnot Apache Superset
  • Debug production issuesnot Apache Superset

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Apache Superset

  • Distributed under Apache License 2.0 with no official vendor-hosted SaaS; deploying it requires self-managed infrastructure since the Apache Software Foundation does not sell a managed offering.

PostHog

  • The free tier covers 1M events, 5K web session recordings and 2.5K mobile recordings per month before usage-based billing starts
  • Accounts without a card on file are limited to 1 project; adding one raises it to 6
  • Data retention is 1 year until a card is added, which extends it to 7 years
  • Support is community-only until the account is on a paid plan
  • Error tracking is capped at 100K exceptions and surveys at 1500 responses per month on the free tier

Pricing, plan by plan

Apache Superset

Free
  • Open SourceFree
    • Full Features
    • Self-hosted
    • Community Support

PostHog

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1M events/month
    • 5K sessions/month
    • Unlimited users
  • Paid$undefined/month
    • $0.00031/event
    • $0.005/session
    • Advanced permissions
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • SAML SSO
    • Advanced security
    • Dedicated support

Which should you pick?

Choose Apache Superset if

  • You need 40+ visualizations.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Self-hosted, Docker.
  • You also want sql ide.
Apache Superset review

Choose PostHog if

  • You need product analytics.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want session recording.
PostHog review

Questions people ask

Is Apache Superset or PostHog better?
Neither clearly leads. Apache Superset starts at Free and PostHog at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Apache Superset or PostHog?
Apache Superset starts at Free and PostHog at Free.
Does Apache Superset or PostHog run on more platforms?
Apache Superset runs on Web, Self-hosted, Docker. PostHog runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
Can I use Apache Superset for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Apache Superset best used for?
Apache Superset is most often used for self-service analytics, data exploration, ad-hoc reporting, collaborative analysis. Of those, self-service analytics and data exploration are not what PostHog is typically brought in for.
What can Apache Superset do that PostHog cannot?
Apache Superset covers 40+ Visualizations, SQL IDE, Semantic Layer, Caching. PostHog covers Product analytics, Session recording, Feature flags, A/B testing.
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