PostHogvsRedis
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| PostHog | Redis | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 | 86/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 27 in Analytics | #1 of 38 in Databases |
| GitHub stars | 40 497 | 77 152 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +588 | +698 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3503 | 36 |
| Latest release | agent-skills-v0.3893.0 · 29 Oct 2026 | 8.10.3 · 26 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | Python | C |
Which one should you pick?
Redis scores 86/100 against 81/100 for PostHog, so it is the safer default.
PostHog ships more often: 3503 stable releases in the past year, against 36 for Redis.
If you want the quickest setup, Redis is easier to run; PostHog needs more configuration.
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