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Pop vs PostHog

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Pop

Software

Lightweight screen sharing and recording

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

  • They diverge on capability: Pop covers Screen sharing, PostHog covers Product analytics.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Pop and PostHog actually diverge.

Attributes where Pop and PostHog differ
AttributePopPostHog
Pricing modelfreemiumusage-based
PlatformsWeb, Chrome extension, DesktopWeb, Ios, Android, Api

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown), founded (2020).

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 Pop

  • Screen sharing
  • Recording
  • Instant links
  • Minimal interface
  • Chat
  • Web support
  • Chrome extension support
  • Desktop support

Only in PostHog

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

Both cover

  • Slack

What people use each for

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

Pop

  • Video Conferencingnot PostHog
  • Team Collaborationnot PostHog
  • Project Managementnot PostHog

PostHog

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

Where each one falls short

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

Pop

Nothing recorded yet. See the Pop review.

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

Pop

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Instant sharing
    • Recording
    • Basic features
  • Pro$9.99/month
    • Advanced features
    • Priority 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 Pop if

  • You need screen sharing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Chrome extension, Desktop.
  • You also want recording.
Pop 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 Pop or PostHog better?
Neither clearly leads. Pop 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, Pop or PostHog?
Pop starts at Free and PostHog at Free.
Does Pop or PostHog run on more platforms?
Pop runs on Web, Chrome extension, Desktop. PostHog runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
Can I use Pop for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Pop best used for?
Pop is most often used for video conferencing, team collaboration, project management. Of those, video conferencing and team collaboration are not what PostHog is typically brought in for.
What can Pop do that PostHog cannot?
Pop covers Screen sharing, Recording, Instant links, Minimal interface. PostHog covers Product analytics, Session recording, Feature flags, A/B testing. Both handle Slack.
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