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Make vs PostHog

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Make

Remote Work

The platform for the new way of working

From
Free
Rated
-
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: Make free tier limited to 1,000 credits per month; 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: Make covers Visual workflow builder, PostHog covers Product analytics.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Make and PostHog actually diverge.

Attributes where Make and PostHog differ
AttributeMakePostHog
Pricing modelfreemiumusage-based
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android, Api
CategoryRemote WorkTechnology
Founded20132020

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

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 Make

  • Visual workflow builder
  • Webhooks
  • API connectors
  • Conditional logic
  • Data transformation
  • Error handling
  • Scheduling
  • Team collaboration

Only in PostHog

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

Both cover

  • Cloud deployment

What people use each for

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

Make

  • Automating integrations between 3,000+ pre-built applicationsnot PostHog
  • Building AI agents and workflow automation without extensive codingnot PostHog
  • Enterprise automation with GDPR, SOC 2 Type II compliancenot PostHog
  • Rapid deployment of automations from concept to livenot PostHog

PostHog

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

Where each one falls short

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

Make

  • Free tier limited to 1,000 credits per month
  • Free tier restricted to 2 active scenarios maximum
  • Free tier enforces 15-minute minimum scheduling interval
  • Credit-based model means costs scale with usage volume, not just features

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

Make

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Make review.

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 Make if

  • You need visual workflow builder.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want webhooks.
Make 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 Make or PostHog better?
Neither clearly leads. Make 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, Make or PostHog?
Make starts at Free and PostHog at Free.
Does Make or PostHog run on more platforms?
Make runs on Web. PostHog runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
Can I use Make for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Make best used for?
Make is most often used for automating integrations between 3,000+ pre-built applications, building ai agents and workflow automation without extensive coding, enterprise automation with gdpr, soc 2 type ii compliance, rapid deployment of automations from concept to live. Of those, automating integrations between 3,000+ pre-built applications and building ai agents and workflow automation without extensive coding are not what PostHog is typically brought in for.
What can Make do that PostHog cannot?
Make covers Visual workflow builder, Webhooks, API connectors, Conditional logic. PostHog covers Product analytics, Session recording, Feature flags, A/B testing. Both handle Cloud deployment.
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