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PostHog vs Attio

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PostHog

Software

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

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Attio

Software

The CRM built for the next generation of companies

From
$29/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only PostHog has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: PostHog the free tier covers 1M events, 5K web session recordings and 2.5K mobile recordings per month before usage-based billing starts; Attio the free plan stops at 3 seats and 50,000 records
  • They diverge on capability: PostHog covers Product analytics, Attio covers Custom data model.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which PostHog and Attio actually diverge.

Attributes where PostHog and Attio differ
AttributePostHogAttio
Starting priceFree$29/month
Pricing modelusage-basedsubscription
Free tierYesNo
Founded20202021

Identical on both: platforms (Web, Ios, Android, Api), 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 PostHog

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

Only in Attio

  • Custom data model
  • Flexible views
  • Email integration
  • Calendar sync
  • Automations
  • Mobile app
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Templates

Both cover

  • Slack
  • Zapier
  • Segment
  • SOC2
  • GDPR
  • 2FA

What people use each for

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

PostHog

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

Attio

  • Sales pipelinenot PostHog
  • Customer managementnot PostHog
  • Deal trackingnot PostHog
  • Investor relationsnot PostHog
  • Partnership managementnot PostHog

Where each one falls short

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

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

Attio

  • The free plan stops at 3 seats and 50,000 records
  • Outbound email is capped at 200 messages a month on the free plan and 1,000 on Plus
  • Call Intelligence, sequences, advanced reporting and permission controls all require the Pro tier
  • Custom objects are capped at 3 on free, 5 on Plus and 12 on Pro, with unlimited objects reserved for Enterprise
  • File storage is capped at 50 GB on the free and Plus tiers

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Attio

$29/month
  • Starter$29/month
    • Unlimited contacts
    • Custom objects
    • Email sync
  • Plus$59/month
    • Everything in Starter
    • Automations
    • Custom attributes
  • Pro$119/month
    • Everything in Plus
    • Advanced automations
    • Custom branding
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Custom contracts
    • SSO
    • Dedicated support

Which should you pick?

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

Choose Attio if

  • You need custom data model.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want flexible views.
Attio review

Questions people ask

Is PostHog or Attio better?
Neither clearly leads. PostHog starts at Free and Attio at $29/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, PostHog or Attio?
PostHog has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for PostHog and $29/month for Attio.
Does PostHog or Attio run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, Ios, Android, Api, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use PostHog for free?
Yes. PostHog has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Attio starts at $29/month.
What is PostHog best used for?
PostHog is most often used for product analytics, feature experimentation, user behavior tracking, a/b testing. Of those, product analytics and feature experimentation are not what Attio is typically brought in for.
What can PostHog do that Attio cannot?
PostHog covers Product analytics, Session recording, Feature flags, A/B testing. Attio covers Custom data model, Flexible views, Email integration, Calendar sync. Both handle Slack, Zapier, Segment, SOC2.
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