Mixpanel vs OpenPanel
Side-by-side feature comparison and pricing breakdown.
Event Analytics
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Funnel Analysis
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Cohort Analysis
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Session Replay
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Cookieless Tracking
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Web Analytics OpenPanel combines web and product analytics
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SDK Ecosystem Mixpanel has SDKs for more platforms
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Self-Hosting
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Pricing
$20/mo
Free Open Source
Save 100% — Save ~$20/mo (100% savings vs Mixpanel Growth when self-hosting OpenPanel)
Verdict
OpenPanel bridges Mixpanel's product analytics power with Plausible's privacy and simplicity. Self-hosting is completely free with unlimited events. Mixpanel has a more mature platform, but OpenPanel is a strong emerging alternative at a fraction of the cost.
Best for: Teams who want product analytics with funnels and cohorts plus privacy-friendly tracking, self-hosted for free
Last updated: 2026-03-01