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runabvsPostHog

All-in-one product analytics vs. simple A/B testing

PostHog is an open-source product analytics suite that includes feature flags, A/B testing, session recordings, and more. It's powerful but comes with the complexity of a full analytics platform.

Why choose runab over PostHog

Unlimited events, always

PostHog charges per event beyond free tier. High-traffic sites pay more. runab is unlimited on every plan.

No analytics required

PostHog A/B testing is part of their analytics suite. runab is standalone — no platform lock-in.

Focused simplicity

PostHog has analytics, flags, recordings, surveys, and more. runab does one thing: A/B testing.

Feature comparison

Best for builders
Feature
runab
PostHog
Unlimited events
Paid after 1M
Free tier
Simple A/B tests
Product analytics
Session recordings
Self-hostable
Standalone A/B testing
SDK size
1.2kb
~100kb
Time to first test
2 minutes
30+ minutes

PostHog limitations

  • Event-based pricing adds up at scale
  • A/B testing is part of larger platform
  • More complex than needed for simple tests
  • Requires learning the full platform
  • Self-hosting requires infrastructure

Pricing comparison

Better Value

runab pricing

Model:Flat rate, unlimited visitors
Starting at:$0 (Free forever)
Visitor caps:None — unlimited always

Free tier includes unlimited visitors. Pro is $29/month max with unlimited everything.

PostHog pricing

Model:Event-based pricing per product
Starting at:Free up to 1M events/mo
Visitor caps:Event-based, not visitor-based

Free tier includes 1M events for analytics. Feature flags/experiments charged separately. Pricing adds up with multiple products at scale.

The honest take

Choose runab if:

You want to test an idea, get an answer, and ship. No enterprise contracts, no traffic pricing, no complexity.

Choose PostHog if:

Teams who want product analytics, session recordings, and A/B testing in one platform.

Choose PostHog if you want analytics, recordings, and A/B testing together. Choose runab if you just want to test ideas and ship.

Ready to try the simpler way?

Free forever with unlimited visitors. Start testing in under 2 minutes.