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LogRocket vs PostHog

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LogRocket

Technology

Replay what users do on your site to find bugs faster

From
Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
PostHog logo

PostHog

Technology

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

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: LogRocket there is no free tier, only a 14 day trial; the Core plan starts at $176 a month for roughly 25,000 sessions; 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: LogRocket covers Session replay, PostHog covers Product analytics.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which LogRocket and PostHog actually diverge.

Attributes where LogRocket and PostHog differ
AttributeLogRocketPostHog
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, ApiWeb, Ios, Android, Api
Founded20162020

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (usage-based), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Technology).

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 LogRocket

  • Session replay
  • Redux/Vuex support
  • Network request logging
  • Console log capture
  • JavaScript error tracking
  • Performance monitoring
  • User identification
  • Custom logging

Only in PostHog

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

Both cover

  • Slack
  • GitHub
  • Sentry
  • SOC2
  • GDPR
  • HIPAA

What people use each for

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

LogRocket

  • Bug reproductionnot PostHog
  • Performance debuggingnot PostHog
  • User experience analysisnot PostHog
  • Support ticket resolutionnot PostHog
  • Error monitoringnot PostHog

PostHog

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

Where each one falls short

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

LogRocket

  • There is no free tier, only a 14 day trial; the Core plan starts at $176 a month for roughly 25,000 sessions
  • Pricing scales with sessions captured, so cost tracks traffic rather than seats
  • Galileo AI features are withheld from the Core plan and need Pro
  • API and MCP access is limited on Core, with 500 credits a month on Pro and 2,000 on Enterprise
  • Unlimited seats and streaming data export are Enterprise only

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

LogRocket

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1,000 sessions/month
    • 1 month retention
    • Basic error tracking
  • Team$99/month
    • 10,000 sessions/month
    • 3 month retention
    • Redux/Vuex logging
  • Professional$500/month
    • 50,000 sessions/month
    • 6 month retention
    • Performance monitoring
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Custom sessions
    • Custom retention
    • SSO

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 LogRocket if

  • You need session replay.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, Api.
  • You also want redux/vuex support.
LogRocket 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 LogRocket or PostHog better?
Neither clearly leads. LogRocket 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, LogRocket or PostHog?
LogRocket starts at Free and PostHog at Free.
Does LogRocket or PostHog run on more platforms?
LogRocket runs on Web, Mobile, Api. PostHog runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
Can I use LogRocket for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is LogRocket best used for?
LogRocket is most often used for bug reproduction, performance debugging, user experience analysis, support ticket resolution. Of those, bug reproduction and performance debugging are not what PostHog is typically brought in for.
What can LogRocket do that PostHog cannot?
LogRocket covers Session replay, Redux/Vuex support, Network request logging, Console log capture. PostHog covers Product analytics, Session recording, Feature flags, A/B testing. Both handle Slack, GitHub, Sentry, SOC2.
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