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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