# OpenBB vs PostHog

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

| | OpenBB | PostHog |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 87/100 ✓ | 81/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 10 in Data Management | #1 of 27 in Analytics |
| GitHub stars | 74 832 ✓ | 40 493 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +348 | +584 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 3490 ✓ |
| Latest release | openbb-v5.0.0 · 30 Sept 2026 | agent-skills-v0.3878.0 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | Python | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

OpenBB scores 87/100 against 81/100 for PostHog, so it is the safer default.

PostHog ships more often: 3490 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for OpenBB.

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

## Details

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

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