PostHogvsValkey
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| PostHog | Valkey | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 | 81/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 27 in Analytics | #3 of 38 in Databases |
| GitHub stars | 40 497 | 27 552 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +588 | +270 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3503 | 22 |
| Latest release | agent-skills-v0.3893.0 · 29 Oct 2026 | 9.0.7 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | BSD-3-Clause |
| Main language | Python | C |
Which one should you pick?
PostHog and Valkey score the same (81/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.
PostHog ships more often: 3503 stable releases in the past year, against 22 for Valkey.
If you want the quickest setup, Valkey is easier to run; PostHog needs more configuration.
PostHog is growing faster right now (+588 stars in 30 days).
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