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PostHog vs Amplitude — open-source product analytics vs SaaS.
A senior-engineering POV on PostHog vs Amplitude — what changes in 2026, where each wins, and which we'd default to for greenfield builds.
| Dimension | PostHog | Amplitude |
|---|---|---|
| Category leader | PostHog | Amplitude |
| Adoption in 2026 | Widespread | Strong niche |
| Hiring market | Broad | Focused |
| Learning curve | Moderate | Moderate |
/// Origami's take
PostHog for self-hosted control + feature flags + session replay in one. Amplitude for depth of analytics features.