Amplitude (Growth) alternatives

Killing ~$49+/mo, scales fast (~$588/yr) — here are 3 verified escapes, honest trade-offs included.

currently paying for

~$49+/mo, scales fast

the answer medium migration

Product analytics + replay + experiments without per-event pricing shocks.

you stop paying ~$49+/mo, scales fast → keep ~$588/yr

head-to-head

PostHog oss ⭐ 39.0K self-host MIT

Free / self-host free

Product analytics + replay + experiments without per-event pricing shocks.

trade-offs: Query speeds on huge datasets lag Amplitude

Countly CE oss ⭐ 5.9K self-host AGPL-3.0

Free / self-host free

Mature product analytics server with dashboards and cohorts.

trade-offs: Many advanced views are enterprise

Aptabase oss ⭐ 1.8K self-host AGPL-3.0

Free / self-host free

Simple, privacy-first product analytics for apps and desktop.

trade-offs: Focused scope — no replays/experiments

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What is the best free alternative to Amplitude (Growth)?

PostHog is the top free option — Product analytics + replay + experiments without per-event pricing shocks.

How much can I save by switching from Amplitude (Growth)?

Amplitude (Growth) costs ~$49+/mo, scales fast, so switching to a free alternative saves roughly $588/year per seat.

Can Amplitude (Growth) be self-hosted?

Yes — PostHog and Countly CE and Aptabase can be self-hosted for free.