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PostHog vs Ramp

PostHog
Technology
The single platform to analyze, test, observe, and deploy new features
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The short version
- 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; Ramp procurement module unavailable on Free plan; available as add-on on Plus
- They diverge on capability: PostHog covers Product analytics, Ramp covers Corporate cards.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which PostHog and Ramp actually diverge.
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 PostHog
- Product analytics
- Session recording
- Feature flags
- A/B testing
- Heatmaps
- SQL access
- Data warehouse
- Apps platform
Only in Ramp
- Corporate cards
- Expense management
- Bill pay
- Accounting automation
- Spend insights
- QuickBooks
- NetSuite
- Xero
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
PostHog
- Product analyticsnot Ramp
- Feature experimentationnot Ramp
- User behavior trackingnot Ramp
- A/B testingnot Ramp
- Debug production issuesnot Ramp
Ramp
- Corporate expense management and automationnot PostHog
- Accounts payable automation with AI invoice processingnot PostHog
- Multi-currency travel and policy 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
Ramp
- Procurement module unavailable on Free plan; available as add-on on Plus
- Workday and Oracle Fusion integrations limited to Enterprise tier only
- Multi-entity functionality requires Plus tier or higher
- Local card issuance in 30+ countries limited to Enterprise tier
- Advanced ERP integrations require higher tier selection
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
Ramp
Free- FreeFree
- Unlimited physical and virtual corporate cards
- Receipt collection and matching
- AI-powered OCR invoice capture
- Plus$15/month
- All Free plan features
- Auto-lock cards for compliance violations
- 24/7 phone support
- Enterprise$null/year
- All Plus plan features
- Custom pricing
- Workday and Oracle integrations
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.
Choose Ramp if
- You need corporate cards.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Mobile apps.
- You also want expense management.
Questions people ask
- Is PostHog or Ramp better?
- Neither clearly leads. PostHog starts at Free and Ramp at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, PostHog or Ramp?
- PostHog starts at Free and Ramp at Free.
- Does PostHog or Ramp run on more platforms?
- PostHog runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. Ramp runs on Web, Mobile apps.
- Can I use PostHog for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- 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 Ramp is typically brought in for.
- What can PostHog do that Ramp cannot?
- PostHog covers Product analytics, Session recording, Feature flags, A/B testing. Ramp covers Corporate cards, Expense management, Bill pay, Accounting automation.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
PostHog: What does PostHog's free tier include per month?
PostHog free tier includes: 1M analytics events, 5K session replays, 1M feature flag requests, 100K error tracking exceptions, 1,500 survey responses, 1M data warehouse rows, 10K data pipeline events, 100K AI observability events, 500 PostHog AI credits, 10K workflow messages, and 10GB log ingestion. Source: https://posthog.com/pricing
SourceRamp: How much does Ramp Plus plan cost?
Ramp Plus plan costs $15 USD per user per month plus a platform fee based on team size. Annual billing provides a 20% discount compared to monthly billing.
SourcePostHog: How much data retention does PostHog provide on paid plans?
PostHog free tier provides 1-year data retention. Pay-as-you-go plans offer 7-year data retention across all projects, enabling longer historical analysis. Source: https://posthog.com/pricing
SourceRamp: What accounting systems does Ramp integrate with?
Ramp Free and Plus plans integrate with QuickBooks Online and Xero. Plus plan adds access to additional ERP systems, and Enterprise plan supports Workday, Oracle, and advanced options.
SourcePostHog: What percentage of PostHog users stay on the free tier?
PostHog states that 97% of companies use PostHog for free, indicating extensive free tier adoption. However, specific per-unit pricing rates for overages on paid plans are not published. Source: https://posthog.com/pricing
SourceRamp: Does Ramp offer a free plan?
Yes, Ramp Free plan includes unlimited corporate cards, AI invoice capture, receipt collection, multiple payment methods, QuickBooks and Xero integrations, and 24/7 chat support. No pricing is charged for the Free tier.
SourcePostHog: When does PostHog provide priority support on paid plans?
PostHog provides email or Slack support for accounts exceeding $2,000/month on pay-as-you-go plans. Specific response times and support SLAs are not detailed on their pricing page. Source: https://posthog.com/pricing
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