OpenPanel alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave OpenPanel: young project with a smaller ecosystem, and fewer advanced analyses than mature vendors. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces OpenPanel, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. PostHog currently ranks first.
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Best OpenPanel alternative for most people
PostHogA broader suite with replay and flags and a free hosted tier.
Best OpenPanel alternative for a free option
CountlyAnother self-hostable option with stronger mobile and IoT support.
Best OpenPanel alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
MixpanelThe hosted product OpenPanel models itself on, with a free plan.
Best OpenPanel alternative for open source
AptabaseSimpler open-source analytics focused on mobile and desktop apps.
Best OpenPanel alternative for self-hosting
PostHogA broader suite with replay and flags and a free hosted tier.
Best OpenPanel alternative for working in the browser
KissmetricsHosted person-based analytics with a free event allowance.
OpenPanel alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to OpenPanel?
PostHog ranks first right now. A broader suite with replay and flags and a free hosted tier. Mixpanel and Countly follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to OpenPanel?
Yes. PostHog (free plan + paid), Mixpanel (free plan + paid), Countly (open source) and Aptabase (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to OpenPanel?
Yes: PostHog, Countly and Aptabase. PostHog, Countly and Aptabase can also be self-hosted.
Why do people switch from OpenPanel?
The complaints we hear most: young project with a smaller ecosystem; fewer advanced analyses than mature vendors.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces OpenPanel, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.