PostHog vs Zipy
Both are in Heatmaps and recording. Here is how their plans, prices and features compare, taken from each vendor's own site.
The main differences
- Fees: PostHog Same free tier each month, then pay for usage; Zipy states none.
| PostHog | Zipy | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free plan | Free plan · from $25/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Not stated by the vendor | Not stated by the vendor |
| Plans | Free ($0); Pay-as-you-go () | Free ($0); Growth ($30/mo, $25/mo annual) |
| Fees | Same free tier each month, then pay for usage | Not stated |
| Best for | Not stated | Not stated |
| Key features | Product and web analytics, 1M events a month free; Session replay, 5,000 recordings a month free; Feature flags (1M requests free) and experiments; Surveys and error tracking | Session replay with console and network logs; Error and API performance monitoring; Heatmaps (Growth and up); Mobile replays |
| Checked on | 2026-10-03 | 2026-10-04 |
Prices change; confirm on the vendor's site before you buy. Full details and sources are on each tool's page.
PostHog
- Free tier with no credit card that renews monthly, not a trial
- Usage stops at the free limits, so no surprise bills
- Unlimited team members
Trade-offs
- The free plan has 1 project and 1-year data retention
- Pay-as-you-go has no flat price, so cost depends on usage across products
- Platform packages (SSO, audit logs, custom roles) are sold separately
Zipy
- Free plan with 1,000 sessions a month
- Growth covers 7.5k to 500k sessions a month
- Replay and error tracking in the same tool
Trade-offs
- Free data retention is only 15 days
- Heatmaps are on Growth, not Free
- Built more for developers than for marketers