Analytics

PostHog vs TelemetryDeck

An honest comparison to help you pick the right analytics tool in 2026.

Feature PostHog TelemetryDeck
Category Analytics Analytics
Free Tier Yes Yes
Paid Plan Usage-based $8/mo
Enterprise Custom Custom
Best For Product teams who want an all-in-one analytics platform they can self-host or use in the cloud iOS and Android developers who want privacy-compliant app analytics with native SDKs
Feature 1 Product analytics Differential privacy
Feature 2 Session replay iOS/Android SDKs
Feature 3 Feature flags No personal data
Feature 4 A/B testing Swift-native
Feature 5 Surveys Custom signals
Website PostHog TelemetryDeck

PostHog vs TelemetryDeck: The Full Breakdown

PostHog and TelemetryDeck are both popular choices in the analytics category, but they serve different types of developers. PostHog is open-source product analytics platform with session replay, feature flags, A/B testing, and surveys in one tool. Meanwhile, TelemetryDeck is privacy-first analytics SDK for iOS, Android, and web with differential privacy and no personal data collection.

Both tools offer free tiers, which means you can try each one before committing. PostHog's paid plan starts at Usage-based, while TelemetryDeck's starts at $8/mo.

PostHog stands out with Product analytics and Session replay, while TelemetryDeck differentiates itself through Differential privacy and iOS/Android SDKs. The right choice depends on which capabilities matter most for your workflow. Ultimately, product teams who want an all-in-one analytics platform they can self-host or use in the cloud, while TelemetryDeck is best for iOS and Android developers who want privacy-compliant app analytics with native SDKs.

Pricing Comparison

PostHog: Free tier available. Paid plans start at Usage-based. Enterprise pricing: Custom.

TelemetryDeck: Free tier available. Paid plans start at $8/mo. Enterprise pricing: Custom.

Our Verdict

Choose PostHog if you value product analytics and session replay. Go with TelemetryDeck if iOS and Android developers who want privacy-compliant app analytics with native SDKs. Both are solid analytics options in 2026 — the best pick depends on your team size, budget, and technical requirements. We recommend trying both (especially if they have free tiers) before committing to one.

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