Formbricks vs PostHog

PostHog offers product analytics and feature flags, not dedicated survey capabilities.

FormbricksOpen-source survey and experience management

PostHogProduct analytics, session replay and feature flags

Which to pick

Pick Formbricks if you want…

Privacy-first open-source surveys
Integrations with Full API, Android SDK or Custom webhooks (on Formbricks' list, not PostHog's)

Pick PostHog if you want…

Unified product analytics with AI assistance
Product analytics with session replay
Integrations with Stripe, GitHub or Google Ads (on PostHog's list, not Formbricks')

Side by side

What it is: Formbricks:Formbricks is an open-source experience management platform for surveys, in-app feedback and customer insights.; PostHog:PostHog is an all-in-one product analytics platform with session replay, error tracking, feature flags and AI-driven insights.
Best for: Formbricks:Privacy-first open-source surveys; PostHog:Unified product analytics with AI assistance
Who it’s for: Formbricks:Product teams and developers who need privacy-first survey and feedback tools.; PostHog:Product teams and engineers who need analytics, monitoring and automated issue resolution.
Pricing: Formbricks:Freemium; PostHog:Freemium
Plans: Formbricks:Hobby Free · Pro $74 per month · Scale $325 per month; PostHog:Free $0 · Pay-as-you-go $0 per month · Platform packages $0
Open source: Formbricks:Yes, 13,070 GitHub stars; PostHog:Yes, 40,071 GitHub stars
Works with: Formbricks:Full API, Android SDK, Custom webhooks; PostHog:Stripe, GitHub, Google Ads, Postgres, HubSpot, Zendesk, Linear, Slack

Formbricks features

Link-based & in-product surveys. Create surveys that can be shared via links or embedded directly in web and mobile apps.
Conditional logic & hidden fields. Show or hide questions based on previous answers and capture extra data silently.
Full API & SDKs. Access all functionality via API and iOS/Android SDKs for custom integrations.
Attribute-based segmentation. Target specific visitors or user cohorts using custom attributes.
Automation & webhooks. Trigger email follow-ups, custom webhooks and workflows automatically.
Multi-media & file uploads. Add images, videos or file upload fields to surveys for richer feedback.
GDPR/CCPA compliance. Self-hosted or cloud options designed to meet data-privacy regulations.
Team collaboration. Unlimited seats, role-based access and branding removal in higher plans.

PostHog features

Product Analytics. Capture, store and query events with a free tier of 1 M events per month.
Session Replay. Record user sessions (5 K free recordings) and surface dead clicks or crashes.
Error Tracking. Collect exceptions and stack traces, grouped into actionable issues.
Feature Flags & Experiments. Toggle features and run A/B tests with 1 M free flag requests per month.
AI Observability. Ask natural-language questions; AI generates diagnostics and pull-request suggestions.
Managed Data Warehouse. Store raw events, rows and logs; query via SQL or BI tools.
Workflows & Inbox. Automated agents create PRs, prioritize findings and route tickets to GitHub, Zendesk, etc.
Integrations. Ingest data from 120+ sources like Stripe, Postgres, HubSpot, Google Ads and more.

Formbricks vs PostHog FAQ

Is Formbricks or PostHog free?+

Formbricks has a free plan (Hobby); paid plans start at $74/month (Pro). PostHog has a free plan and paid plans.

Is Formbricks or PostHog open source?+

Yes, both are open source: Formbricks (formbricks/formbricks on GitHub) and PostHog (PostHog/posthog on GitHub).

Do Formbricks and PostHog integrate with the same tools?+

Their integration lists don't overlap: Formbricks lists Full API, Android SDK and Custom webhooks; PostHog lists Stripe, GitHub, Google Ads, Postgres and 4 more.

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