PostHogvstidb
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| PostHog | tidb | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 | 80/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 27 in Analytics | #4 of 38 in Databases |
| GitHub stars | 40 497 | 40 685 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +588 | +104 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3504 | 2 |
| Latest release | agent-skills-v0.3894.0 · 29 Oct 2026 | v8.5.8 · 27 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Python | Go |
Which one should you pick?
PostHog scores 81/100 against 80/100 for tidb, so it is the safer default.
PostHog ships more often: 3504 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for tidb.
PostHog is growing faster right now (+588 stars in 30 days).
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