Metabase vs PostHog
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Metabase
The easy-to-use open source Business Intelligence and Embedded Analytics tool that lets everyone work with data :bar_chart:
PostHog
:hedgehog: PostHog is the leading platform for building self-driving products. Our developer tools โ AI observability, analytics, session replay, flags, experiments, error tracking, logs, and more โ capture all the context agents need to diagnose problems, uncover opportunities, and ship fixes. Steer it all from Slack, web, desktop, or the MCP.
| Metabase | PostHog | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | โ 49.4k | โ 39.9k |
| Language | Clojure | Python |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Last updated | 2026-09-22 | 2026-09-22 |
| Usage | ๐ณ Self-hosted / ๐ Online | ๐ณ Self-hosted / ๐ Online |
| Platforms | โ | โ |
| Category | Analytics | Analytics |
How to choose
- They support exactly the same usage modes; the difference is in ecosystem and implementation details.
- Both have comparable traction, so pick based on features and day-to-day experience.
- Different licenses (AGPL-3.0 vs MIT) โ check the terms before commercial use.