# PostHog vs Redis

> 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 | 40 499 | 77 154 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +580 | +687 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3510 ✓ | 36 |
| Latest release | agent-skills-v0.3899.0 · 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: 3510 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.

## Details

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

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