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Plane vs PostHog

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Plane

Software

Open-source project management tool

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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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: Plane self-hosted Community edition requires managing your own Docker/Kubernetes infra plus your own PostgreSQL, Redis, and S3-compatible/GCS/MinIO storage; no single-binary install; 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: Plane covers Issue tracking, PostHog covers Product analytics.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Plane and PostHog actually diverge.

Attributes where Plane and PostHog differ
AttributePlanePostHog
Pricing modelUnknownusage-based
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, macOS, WindowsWeb, Ios, Android, Api
Founded20222020

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 Plane

  • Issue tracking
  • Cycles (Sprints)
  • Modules
  • Views & layouts
  • Pages (Docs)
  • Analytics
  • API access
  • Webhooks

Only in PostHog

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

Both cover

  • GitHub
  • GitLab
  • Slack
  • Cloud deployment

What people use each for

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

Plane

  • Project and task management with cycles, modules, epics, and initiativesnot PostHog
  • Documentation and knowledge management via workspace wiki tied to project worknot PostHog
  • Sprint planning and issue triagenot PostHog
  • Cross-functional collaboration with analytics and dashboardsnot PostHog
  • Migration target from Jira, Linear, Monday, ClickUp, or Asananot PostHog

PostHog

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

Where each one falls short

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

Plane

  • Self-hosted Community edition requires managing your own Docker/Kubernetes infra plus your own PostgreSQL, Redis, and S3-compatible/GCS/MinIO storage; no single-binary install
  • Cloud Free tier caps at 12 users and 500 AI credits per seat per month
  • Substantial feature gating by tier: custom work item types, workspace wiki, time tracking, dashboards, initiatives, teamspaces, and integrations require Pro or above; LDAP, granular access control, and multi-workflow approvals require Enterprise Grid
  • Guest-to-paid-member ratio capped at 1:5 on the Pro plan

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

Plane

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Up to 12 users
    • 500 AI credits/seat
    • Cycles, modules
  • Pro$6/month
    • 1,000 AI credits/seat
    • Custom work item types
    • Wiki
  • Business$13/month
    • 2,000 AI credits/seat
    • Project templates
    • Recurring items
  • Enterprise Grid$undefined/month
    • Flexible AI credits
    • Private/managed deployment
    • Granular access control

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 Plane if

  • You need issue tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows.
  • You also want cycles (sprints).
Plane 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 Plane or PostHog better?
Neither clearly leads. Plane 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, Plane or PostHog?
Plane starts at Free and PostHog at Free.
Does Plane or PostHog run on more platforms?
Plane runs on Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows. PostHog runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
Can I use Plane for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Plane best used for?
Plane is most often used for project and task management with cycles, modules, epics, and initiatives, documentation and knowledge management via workspace wiki tied to project work, sprint planning and issue triage, cross-functional collaboration with analytics and dashboards. Of those, project and task management with cycles, modules, epics, and initiatives and documentation and knowledge management via workspace wiki tied to project work are not what PostHog is typically brought in for.
What can Plane do that PostHog cannot?
Plane covers Issue tracking, Cycles (Sprints), Modules, Views & layouts. PostHog covers Product analytics, Session recording, Feature flags, A/B testing. Both handle GitHub, GitLab, Slack, Cloud deployment.
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