Heap vs PostHog: Analytics Comparison (2026)
Heap and PostHog both offer product analytics with free tiers. Heap provides core analytics charts and unlimited enrichment sources, while PostHog offers a more comprehensive suite of features including product analytics, session replay, feature flags, and a managed warehouse with generous free usage limits.
AI Citation Scorecard
How often each is cited by major AI engines when buyers ask analytics questions. Last 90 days across ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, Claude, and Copilot.
Probes run hourly; each (engine × query) combo retests every ~3 days.
Pricing
Key Features
- ✓Core analytics charts
- ✓Unlimited enrichment sources
- ✓6 months data history
- ✓SSO
- ✓Product Analytics: 1M events/mo free
- ✓Session Replay: 5K recordings/mo free
- ✓Feature Flags: 1M requests/mo free
- ✓Managed Warehouse: 1M rows/mo free
- ✓Usage-based pricing
- ✓No sales calls required
- ✓Generous free tiers
- ✓Single source of truth for customers
When to choose Heap
Heap is suitable for users who prioritize core analytics, unlimited data enrichment sources, and require SSO. It offers 6 months of data history.
When to choose PostHog
PostHog is suitable for users who need a comprehensive product suite including product analytics, session replay, feature flags, and a managed warehouse with usage-based pricing and generous free tiers. It is also good for users who prefer transparent pricing and no sales calls.