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PostHog is an open-source platform combining event tracking, session replay, surveys, error monitoring, and feature flag management into a unified system. The company achieved $57.5M in annual recurring revenue (ARR) ...

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Developer-centric open-source analytics platform capturing significant TAM expansion through all-in-one product bundling and...

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Industry Big Data Analytics
5 named competitors
4 recent developments
11 analyst dimensions
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PostHog Overview

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PostHog is an open-source platform combining event tracking, session replay, surveys, error monitoring, and feature flag management into a unified system. The company achieved $57.5M in annual recurring revenue (ARR) in February 2026, up 99% year-over-year, establishing itself as a critical developer-focused analytics infrastructure company.

Strategic Profile

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Founded in 2020 by James Hawkins and Tim Glaser, PostHog differentiates through developer-first design and self-hosted deployment giving developers complete control over their data. The company is positioning itself as an alternative to the modern data stack by embedding CDP, data warehouse, and ETL functionality directly into their platform, representing a massive expansion opportunity beyond their current TAM.

Competitive Landscape

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Competitors include Pendo, Mixpanel, Heap, FullStory, and LogRocket. PostHog differentiates through open-source architecture, self-hosted deployment options, and developer-first positioning versus traditional SaaS analytics vendors that target product managers. PostHog's auto-capture capabilities and quick implementation (1 day vs 2 weeks for traditional tools) enable faster customer deployment.

Industry Context

PostHog operates in Big Data Analytics.

Key facts

Founded: 2020 · Headquarters: San Francisco, US · Employees: 202 · Revenue: $57.5M ARR (February 2026) · Market cap: N/A

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  • PostHog hit $57.5M ARR in February 2026 (99% YoY growth), reflecting a 2.0x expansion from $28.9M in February 2025
  • Peak XV Partners led the October 2025 Series E round with participation from Stripe, GV, Y Combinator, and angels including Jason Warner
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  • September 2025Raised $75M Series E at $1.4B post-money valuation achieving unicorn status
  • June 2025Raised $70M Series D at $920M valuation led by Stripe
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AmplitudeProduct analytics platform for digital product teams→MixpanelUser behavior analytics and product intelligence platform→HeapDigital insights platform with automatic event tracking→LogRocketFrontend monitoring and product analytics→SegmentCustomer data platform for data collection and activation→

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Frequently asked questions

What does PostHog do?+
PostHog is an open-source platform combining event tracking, session replay, surveys, error monitoring, and feature flag management into a unified system. The company achieved $57.5M in annual recurring revenue (ARR) ...
What is PostHog's Cyborg Score?+
PostHog has a Cyborg Score of 8/10 (Strong). The score synthesizes business model, financials, leadership, competitive position, technology, marketing, and ESG dimensions across hundreds of data points.
Who are PostHog's main competitors?+
Named competitors include Amplitude, Mixpanel, Heap, LogRocket. The full competitive landscape is in the AskCyborg report.
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