PostHogvsShields
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| PostHog | Shields | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 | 80/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 27 in Analytics | #6 of 166 in Developer Tools |
| GitHub stars | 40 501 | 27 331 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +582 | +125 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3517 | 0 |
| Latest release | agent-skills-v0.3906.0 · 29 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Python | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
PostHog scores 81/100 against 80/100 for Shields, so it is the safer default.
PostHog ships more often: 3517 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Shields.
If you want the quickest setup, Shields is easier to run; PostHog needs more configuration.
PostHog is growing faster right now (+582 stars in 30 days).
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