Free, open-source alternatives to Mixpanel
Product analytics for apps. 3 apps you can run yourself instead of Mixpanel, sorted by how well they replace it. Each one is open source, so your data stays with you.
PostHogBest match
Product analytics, session recording, feature flagging and a/b testing that you can self-host (alternative to Mixpanel, Amplitude, Heap, HotJar, Optimizely).
Countly Community Edition
Real time mobile and web analytics, crash reporting and push notifications platform.
Aptabase
Privacy first and simple analytics for mobile and desktop apps.
Side by side
| App | Stars | License | Activity | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PostHog | 40,247 | MIT | Python | |
| Countly Community Edition | 5,914 | AGPL-3.0 | Node.js, Docker | |
| Aptabase | 1,839 | AGPL-3.0 | Docker |
Why replace Mixpanel?
Mixpanel works, but your data lives in someone else's account, the price can change at any time, and features can disappear. An open-source app you run yourself is yours: you choose where it runs, who can see the data, and when to update.
Questions
What is the best free alternative to Mixpanel?
PostHog is the closest open-source replacement for Mixpanel in our list. Countly Community Edition and Aptabase are worth a look too, depending on what you need.
Can I self-host an alternative to Mixpanel?
Yes. All 3 apps on this page are open source and can run on your own server, usually with Docker, or on a managed host that installs them for you.