Analytics · Head-to-head
Plausible vs PostHog
Side-by-side review of Plausible and PostHog for one-person businesses. Pricing, ratings, pros, cons, and which to pick.
Quick verdict
Pick Plausible.
Plausible edges ahead in our review (4.5/5 vs 3.5/5). The right pick for most one-person businesses unless you specifically need PostHog's strengths.
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Five axes that matter for a one-person business. Each score is editorial, 1–10, higher is better. A tool that maxes every axis doesn't exist; the shape of the chart is the signal.
| Price | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| Solo fit | 9.0 | 7.0 |
| Learning curve | 10.0 | 5.0 |
| Lock-in | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Support | 8.0 | 7.0 |
Privacy-first analytics that fits in a single line of HTML. No cookies, no consent banner, no GA-shaped sprawl. The dashboard shows what matters for a content-led business.
The case for
- No cookies. GDPR/PECR-safe out of the box, no consent banner needed
- Single-page dashboard that fits everything important above the fold
- Lightweight script (<1KB) that does not slow your site down
The case against
- Not free (Google Analytics is, even if it is not really)
- Less depth than GA for paid acquisition or e-commerce funnel work
- You give up a lot of long-tail historic queries you can run in GA
Open-source product analytics that bundles events, session replay, feature flags, and A/B testing into one stack. Generous free tier and predictable pricing make it the right call over Mixpanel for most solos.
The case for
- One tool for events, session replay, feature flags, and A/B tests instead of four separate subscriptions
- Generous free tier covers most indie SaaS apps for the first year
- Self-host option for full data ownership; cloud is also EU-region available
The case against
- Heavier conceptually than Plausible. The dashboard rewards investment
- Session replay storage is the cost driver; high-traffic apps can rack up quickly
- A11y and small-screen experience on the dashboard is rough
At a glance
| Plausible | PostHog | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Pricing | From $9/mo for up to 10,000 monthly pageviews | Free for 1M events/mo. Self-host free, cloud usage-based after the free tier |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Best for | Content sites, indie SaaS, and consultants who want signal without a 200-tab dashboard. | Indie SaaS, digital product, and content-product hybrid businesses that need real product analytics, not just page-views. |
| Last reviewed | March 8, 2026 | May 12, 2026 |
Bottom line
Plausible
Content sites, indie SaaS, and consultants who want signal without a 200-tab dashboard.
Bottom line
PostHog
Indie SaaS, digital product, and content-product hybrid businesses that need real product analytics, not just page-views.
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