EncorevsPostHog
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Encore | PostHog | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 72/100 | 81/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 14 in Platform as a Service | #1 of 27 in Analytics |
| GitHub stars | 12 654 | 40 503 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +169 | +584 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 3521 |
| Latest release | v1.58.8 · 20 Oct 2026 | agent-skills-v0.3910.0 · 29 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MPL-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Go | Python |
Which one should you pick?
PostHog scores 81/100 against 72/100 for Encore, so it is the safer default.
PostHog ships more often: 3521 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for Encore.
If you want the quickest setup, Encore is easier to run; PostHog needs more configuration.
PostHog is growing faster right now (+584 stars in 30 days).
Encore details →PostHog details →