Mixpanel vs PostHog: Which is better in 2026?
A side-by-side comparison of pricing, features, and use cases to help you decide between Mixpanel and PostHog.
Mixpanel
Product analytics platform
From $28/mo
Free plan available
PostHog
All-in-one product analytics, open source
From Free/mo
Free plan available
Head-to-head comparison
| Feature | Mixpanel | PostHog |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $28/mo | Free/mo ✓ Cheaper |
| Free plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Pricing model | freemium | freemium |
| G2 rating | 4.6/5 ↑ | 4.4/5 |
| Capterra rating | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Founded | 2009 | 2020 |
Mixpanel: pros & cons
Pros
- ✓Powerful event-based analytics
- ✓Generous free plan
- ✓Strong funnel and retention reports
- ✓Easy SDK setup
Cons
- ✗Can be complex to set up correctly
- ✗Expensive at scale
- ✗Less suited for marketing analytics
PostHog: pros & cons
Pros
- ✓Open source with self-hosted option
- ✓All-in-one platform
- ✓Very generous free tier
- ✓Developer-friendly
Cons
- ✗Less polished UI than Amplitude/Mixpanel
- ✗Self-hosting requires technical expertise
- ✗Usage-based pricing can surprise