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PostHog vs Snyk

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PostHog

Technology

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

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Snyk

Security & Cybersecurity

Developer-first security platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

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; Snyk free plan has strict test limits across all modules: Open Source (200), Code (100), Infrastructure as Code (300), Container (100) tests per month
  • They diverge on capability: PostHog covers Product analytics, Snyk covers Open source security.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which PostHog and Snyk actually diverge.

Attributes where PostHog and Snyk differ
AttributePostHogSnyk
Pricing modelusage-basedfreemium
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, ApiWeb, CLI, IDE integrations
CategoryTechnologySecurity & Cybersecurity
Founded20202015

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 Snyk

  • Open source security
  • Code security (SAST)
  • Container security
  • IaC security
  • License compliance
  • Fix PRs
  • Priority scoring
  • Developer IDE integration

Both cover

  • Slack
  • GitHub
  • GitLab

What people use each for

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

PostHog

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

Snyk

  • Individual developers testing on free tier with limited monthly scansnot PostHog
  • Development teams using Team plan with increased test quotas and IDE integrationnot PostHog
  • Enterprises requiring unlimited testing via Enterprise plan with custom security rulesnot 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

Snyk

  • Free plan has strict test limits across all modules: Open Source (200), Code (100), Infrastructure as Code (300), Container (100) tests per month
  • Free and Team plans count only contributing developers making commits within 90 days; public contributions do not count
  • Enterprise plan requires custom pricing and sales contact

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

Snyk

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Snyk review.

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 Snyk if

  • You need open source security.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, CLI, IDE integrations.
  • You also want code security (sast).
Snyk review

Questions people ask

Is PostHog or Snyk better?
Neither clearly leads. PostHog starts at Free and Snyk at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, PostHog or Snyk?
PostHog starts at Free and Snyk at Free.
Does PostHog or Snyk run on more platforms?
PostHog runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. Snyk runs on Web, CLI, IDE integrations.
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 Snyk is typically brought in for.
What can PostHog do that Snyk cannot?
PostHog covers Product analytics, Session recording, Feature flags, A/B testing. Snyk covers Open source security, Code security (SAST), Container security, IaC security. Both handle Slack, GitHub, GitLab.
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