# Gotify vs PostHog

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Gotify | PostHog |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 81/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #3 of 19 in Notifications | #1 of 27 in Analytics |
| GitHub stars | 16 147 | 40 497 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +186 | +588 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 6 | 3501 ✓ |
| Latest release | v3.1.1 · 15 Sept 2026 | agent-skills-v0.3891.0 · 29 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | Go | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

PostHog scores 81/100 against 74/100 for Gotify, so it is the safer default.

PostHog ships more often: 3501 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for Gotify.

If you want the quickest setup, Gotify is easier to run; PostHog needs more configuration.

PostHog is growing faster right now (+588 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Gotify](https://selfhost.directory/project/gotify) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/gotify.md)
- [PostHog](https://selfhost.directory/project/posthog) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/posthog.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/gotify-vs-posthog