Heap alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Heap: autocaptured data can be noisy and needs curation, and future roadmap tied to Contentsquare's platform. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Heap, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Mixpanel currently ranks first.
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Best Heap alternative for most people
MixpanelA strong independent choice if you prefer planned events and a clear product roadmap.
Best Heap alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
AmplitudeDeeper behavioural analysis with a free plan that has a larger allowance.
Best Heap alternative for open source
PostHogAlso autocaptures events, with replay, flags and a usage-based free tier.
Best Heap alternative for self-hosting
PostHogAlso autocaptures events, with replay, flags and a usage-based free tier.
Best Heap alternative for working in the browser
ContentsquareHeap's new parent, for teams wanting the full experience analytics suite.
Heap alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Heap?
Mixpanel ranks first right now. A strong independent choice if you prefer planned events and a clear product roadmap. Amplitude and PostHog follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Heap?
Yes. Mixpanel (free plan + paid), Amplitude (free plan + paid), PostHog (free plan + paid) and Contentsquare (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Heap?
Yes: PostHog. PostHog can also be self-hosted.
Why do people switch from Heap?
The complaints we hear most: autocaptured data can be noisy and needs curation; future roadmap tied to Contentsquare's platform; paid tiers are quote-based.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Heap, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.