PostHogvsApache Tika
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| PostHog | Apache Tika | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 | 68/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 27 in Analytics | #1 of 2 in Data Extraction |
| GitHub stars | 40 507 | 4 115 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +588 | +16 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3529 | 0 |
| Latest release | agent-skills-v0.3919.0 · 29 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Python | Java |
Which one should you pick?
PostHog scores 81/100 against 68/100 for Apache Tika, so it is the safer default.
PostHog ships more often: 3529 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Apache Tika.
If you want the quickest setup, Apache Tika is easier to run; PostHog needs more configuration.
PostHog is growing faster right now (+588 stars in 30 days).
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