Updated 2026-01-31
Himetrica vs PostHog: Product Analytics Compared
Compare Himetrica and PostHog on features, privacy, pricing, and simplicity. See which product analytics tool is right for your team.
Overview
Himetrica
Focused, privacy-first analytics with event tracking, error monitoring, web vitals, and visitor profiles. Lightweight and fast to set up.
PostHog
An open-source product analytics suite with feature flags, session replay, A/B testing, and surveys. Comprehensive but complex and resource-heavy.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Himetrica | PostHog |
|---|---|---|
| Cookie-free tracking | Yes | Optional |
| Event tracking | Built-in | Built-in |
| Error monitoring | Built-in | Not built-in |
| Web Vitals | Built-in | Not built-in |
| Session replay | Not included | Built-in |
| Feature flags | Not included | Built-in |
| A/B testing | Not included | Built-in |
| Surveys | Not included | Built-in |
| Script size | <5 KB | ~100 KB+ |
| Setup complexity | 1 script tag | SDK + configuration |
Pricing
Himetrica
Free up to 30k events/mo, then from $9/mo
PostHog
Free tier, then usage-based (can get expensive)
- PostHog's pricing is usage-based across multiple products and can become unpredictable.
- Himetrica has simple, predictable pricing for analytics, errors, and vitals.
Verdict
PostHog is a Swiss Army knife — it does everything but can be heavy and complex. Himetrica is focused and fast: analytics, errors, and vitals in a tiny script. If you need session replay and feature flags, PostHog is the choice. If you want lightweight, privacy-first analytics with great DX, go with Himetrica.
Choose Himetrica if you need
- Teams wanting a focused, lightweight analytics tool
- Privacy-first products that don't need session replay
- Developers who value fast setup and small bundle size