# PostHog vs RStudio Server

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

| | PostHog | RStudio Server |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 ✓ | 67/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 27 in Analytics | #21 of 166 in Developer Tools |
| GitHub stars | 40 496 ✓ | 5 099 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +587 ✓ | +23 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3496 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | agent-skills-v0.3885.0 · 28 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | Python | Java |

## Which one should you pick?

PostHog scores 81/100 against 67/100 for RStudio Server, so it is the safer default.

PostHog ships more often: 3496 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for RStudio Server.

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

PostHog is growing faster right now (+587 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [PostHog](https://selfhost.directory/project/posthog) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/posthog.md)
- [RStudio Server](https://selfhost.directory/project/rstudio-server) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/rstudio-server.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/posthog-vs-rstudio-server