PostHog vs Amplitude: Find the Smarter Platform
PostHog and Amplitude analyze what users do. Userpilot goes further, helping you act on those insights with onboarding, feedback, and engagement that drive retention.
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| Feature | Posthog | Amplitude | Userpilot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Purpose | Open-source analytics and session replays for developers. | Enterprise-grade product analytics for data teams. | All-in-one product growth platform for SaaS teams—analytics, onboarding, feedback, and engagement. |
| Ease of Use | Requires technical setup and maintenance. | Steep learning curve, ideal for data scientists. | 100% no-code with a Chrome extension; build and launch flows directly on your product. |
| Product Analytics | Funnels, retention, and event-based reporting. | Deep analytics, cohorts, and feature usage metrics. | Pre-built dashboards for activation, adoption, and retention. Visual reports (Funnels, Paths, Trends, Cohorts) — no setup needed. |
| Event Tracking | Manual tagging or SDK setup; flexible but technical. | Requires developer instrumentation despite auto-capture. | Full autocapture for client-side events, plus custom events for backend tracking — all visual, no code required. |
| Session Replays | Included and self-hosted for privacy control. | Not included natively; requires integration. | Fully integrated session replays with analytics; filter by funnels, events, or segments to identify friction. |
| In-App Experiences (modals, tooltips, banners, slideouts) | ❌ None | ❌ None | Rich UI pattern library — modals, tooltips, checklists, hotspots, banners, and slideouts. AI-assisted builder with 32-language localization. |
| Checklists & Guided Onboarding | ❌ None | ❌ None | No-code onboarding checklists with smart tasks, triggers, and completion analytics. Helps reduce time-to-value for new users. |
| Surveys & Feedback | ❌ None | ❌ None | 15+ survey templates with analytics dashboards, NPS tagging, behavioral targeting, and AI-powered localization. |
| Resource Center / Help Hub | ❌ None | ❌ None | Fully customizable in-app resource center with segmentation, search analytics, and self-service support modules. |
| A/B & Multivariate Testing | Feature flag-based experiments for developers. | Supports feature experiments for analytics teams. | Native A/B and multivariate testing on onboarding flows; target by audience or event and measure success instantly. |
| Segmentation & Targeting | Event-based segmentation; developer setup required. | Advanced segmentation but complex setup. | Real-time, no-code segmentation by behavior, usage, company data, or NPS scores — usable for triggers and analytics. |
| Feature Flags & Experiments | Built-in for product teams; requires code. | Built-in feature flags for rollouts. | No-code flow experiments (A/B, multivariate) with goal tracking to optimize engagement. |
| Localization & Multilingual Support | Manual localization setup. | Basic localization. | AI-powered translation in 32 languages, including right-to-left support. |
| Mobile Onboarding & Analytics | SDK-based, developer setup required. | Offers mobile SDKs, developer-oriented. | Native mobile SDK for onboarding and analytics, mirroring web functionality — same triggers and controls. |
| Email Onboarding | Not supported. | Not supported. | Email onboarding builder (coming soon) to extend in-app guidance to inbox campaigns. |
| AI Assistance | ❌ None | AI queries (Ask Amplitude) for data exploration. | AI content assistant for tooltips and modals; auto-localization for global audiences. |
| Dashboards & Reporting | Customizable dashboards for tracked events. | Highly detailed but requires manual configuration. | Pre-built dashboards for product usage, activation, retention, and engagement—editable in minutes. |
| Integrations | Works with common SDKs and APIs. | Integrates with Segment, Salesforce, and data warehouses. | Native integrations with Amplitude, Mixpanel, Segment, GA, Heap, HubSpot, Salesforce (two-way), and Intercom. |
| Support & Implementation | Community-based or enterprise paid support. | Support limited on lower plans. | Dedicated Customer Success Manager on Growth plans and above. In-app support and robust documentation. |
| Pricing | Free plan; enterprise plans from $2,000/month. | Custom pricing, starts around $995/month, scales by usage. | Transparent pricing from $299/month with all UI patterns, analytics, and surveys included. |
| Best For | Engineering-led teams needing open-source analytics and privacy control. | Enterprise teams with in-house data science expertise. | Product and marketing teams needing an all-in-one growth solution without developer dependency. |
Userpilot: A Better Alternative to Posthog and Amplitude
PostHog and Amplitude help you analyze behavior. Userpilot goes further, helping you act on those insights with no-code onboarding, feedback, and analytics that drive faster product growth.
| Category | Userpilot | PostHog / Amplitude |
|---|---|---|
| Analytics | Pre-built dashboards for activation, retention, and adoption. No setup required; visualize funnels, paths, and cohorts instantly. | Powerful analytics and cohort reports, but setup requires developer input and manual tagging. Designed for technical or data science teams. |
| Event Tracking | Autocapture tracks clicks, hovers, and forms automatically. Create and group events visually—no code needed. | Requires developer instrumentation via SDKs or APIs. No visual event labeling; manual setup for tagging and analysis. |
| Engagement | Full in-app experience suite: modals, tooltips, banners, checklists, and hotspots. AI-assisted builder with 32-language localization. | Analytics-only platforms; lack engagement or in-app experience creation. Require third-party integrations for onboarding. |
| Surveys & Feedback | 15+ ready-made templates for NPS, CSAT, CES, and custom surveys. Behavior-based targeting and granular analytics included. | No built-in surveys or feedback collection. Feedback must be handled via external tools. |
| Resource Center / Self-Service Help Hub | Fully customizable in-app hub to host guides, videos, links, and support docs. Includes search analytics and user segmentation. | Not available. PostHog and Amplitude do not offer in-app help hubs or resource centers. |
| Segmentation | Real-time, no-code segmentation by behavior, events, company data, or NPS scores. Usable across analytics and triggers. | Robust segmentation available but requires setup through data models or saved cohorts—no visual targeting for engagement. |
| Mobile / Cross-Platform Support | Works on web and mobile. Offers native mobile SDKs for onboarding, analytics, and push-style experiences. | Amplitude supports web and mobile analytics; PostHog is developer-oriented. Neither supports in-app onboarding experiences. |
| A/B Testing & Experiments | Built-in A/B and multivariate testing for flows and experiences. Test, measure, and optimize without dev support. | Limited to data-driven experiments or feature flag rollouts. No UI-based flow or content testing. |
| Localization & AI Features | AI writing assistant and instant localization in 32 languages, including RTL support. | Amplitude has AI queries (“Ask Amplitude”), but no AI-driven localization or content creation. |
| Integrations | Native integrations with Amplitude, Mixpanel, Segment, GA, HubSpot, Salesforce (two-way), and Intercom. | Amplitude integrates with analytics and data tools; PostHog integrates mainly via APIs. Both lack engagement tool integrations. |
| Pricing | Transparent pricing from $299/month, includes analytics, onboarding, and feedback. Scales affordably with usage. | PostHog offers free and usage-based tiers; enterprise starts at $2,000/month. Amplitude’s custom pricing starts near $995/month. Costs rise quickly with data scale. |
| Best For | SaaS teams seeking a no-code platform to drive onboarding, adoption, and retention in one place. | Technical or enterprise teams focused solely on analytics and data science insights. |
What Userpilot's Customers that Switched from Posthog or Amplitude Say
Why teams pick Userpilot: it’s easier for product/CS/marketing to ship in-app experiences quickly, measure impact with built-in analytics (no extra tools), collect feedback with rich surveys, and support users with a searchable resource center—without piling on expensive add-ons or engineering time.
Bouwe Metz
Customer Journey Expert
1000+ Training Hours Saved with Userpilot
“Userpilot helps us reduce a lot of 1:1 onboarding calls. We never had such a high rate of trained people getting live on the first day.”
Leyre Iniguez
Customer Experience Lead
100% Built Without Developer Involvement
"The product adoption platform we were using was complicated to set up and maintain. Userpilot is easier to configure and to work with. I’m getting much more value.”
Moving from Posthog or Amplitude?
Userpilot's Dedicated Migration Services
Our team handles the heavy lifting so you can switch without disruption
Streamline your transition to Userpilot:
- Like-for-like rebuilds of key flows, checklists, and surveys
- Event & segment mapping (including autocapture enablement)
- Analytics parity (dashboards, funnels, cohorts set up for you)
- Data & integration handover (HubSpot/Salesforce/Segment, etc.)
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Timeline-driven plan with QA, A/B validation, and rollout support
Posthog, Amplitude, or a Better Alternative?
PostHog gives you flexibility, Amplitude gives you depth, but neither helps you act fast. For powerful analytics, effortless onboarding, and user feedback in one no-code platform, choose Userpilot.