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2 Open Source alternatives to Amplitude in 2026

We compare 2 self-hostable tools you can deploy on your own server in minutes, with license, tech stack and a ready-to-copy docker-compose.

Which one fits you best?

Quick comparison

Sorted by featured first, then GitHub stars as a tiebreaker — the same rule we use across the whole site.

ToolLicenseMinimum RAMDockerGitHub
PostHog
Lightest optionMost popular on GitHub
MIT~2GB✅★ ~24,000
OpenPanel
Lightest option100% FOSS
AGPL-3.0~2GB✅★ ~3,000

Detailed profile of each alternative

PostHog

Alternative to Mixpanel, Amplitude

Web Analytics

Product analytics + feature flags + A/B testing, all in one.

MIT ~24kOpen-Core🔴 Full · ~2GB
Docker Ready
OpenPanel

Alternative to Mixpanel, Amplitude

Web Analytics

Web + product analytics in a modern dashboard, an alternative to Mixpanel.

AGPL-3.0 ~3k100% FOSS🔴 Full · ~2GB
Docker Ready

How much does Amplitude cost, and how much can you save?

Amplitude charges a recurring monthly fee. Self-hosting the alternative, you only pay for the server — usually a few dollars a month.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need Docker to self-host a Amplitude alternative?

Yes, for all 2: each one has a ready-to-copy docker-compose.yml. You just need Docker installed on your server.

How much RAM do I need at minimum?

The lightest option on this list is PostHog, which runs on as little as 2GB of RAM — enough for a cheap VPS.

Are they all 100% free, or are there paid features like on Amplitude?

1 out of 2 are 100% FOSS. The rest are Open-Core: the core is free and self-hostable, but some advanced feature may stay paid — we call it out on each tool's page.