Segment vs PostHog

Which tool is right for you?

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Segment

Customer data platform

4.6 Custom pricing
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PostHog

The open source product analytics suite

4.5 Custom pricing
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Quick Verdict

Choose Segment if:

You need data teams or growing companies

Choose PostHog if:

You need product teams or startups

Feature Comparison

Feature Segment PostHog
Free tier
Starting price Custom Custom
G2 Rating 4.6/5 4.5/5
API Available

Pricing Comparison

Monthly Cost by Team Size

* Pricing estimates based on standard paid plans. Actual costs may vary.

Segment

Pros

  • Single source of truth
  • Many integrations
  • Reduces engineering time
  • Twilio owned

Cons

  • Expensive at scale
  • Complex setup
  • MTU pricing confusing

PostHog

Pros

  • Open source
  • All-in-one
  • Self-host option
  • Great free tier

Cons

  • Learning curve
  • Can get expensive
  • Complex

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