Head-to-head · September 2026 snapshot

PostHog vs Mixpanel

PostHog leads overall; Mixpanel still owns enterprise and Claude. PostHog sits 1 point clear on overall Visibility Score and is pulling away faster, up 6 points month-over-month against Mixpanel's 3, driven by wins on feature-led and budget-framing questions where buyers are comparison-shopping. Mixpanel's grip on the enterprise question theme and a 9-point Claude advantage keep it genuinely competitive rather than just a runner-up. Gemini and ChatGPT both favor PostHog, so Mixpanel's hold on Claude is the single model leg it cannot afford to lose.

	PostHog	Mixpanel
Visibility Score	84	83
Rank in category	#1	#2
Mention rate	97%	92%
#1 pick rate	39%	31%
Avg. position when named	2.4	2.0

Who each model prefers

ChatGPT

PostHog

Mixpanel

Claude

PostHog

Mixpanel

Gemini

PostHog

Mixpanel

The models split: ChatGPT prefers PostHog, Claude prefers Mixpanel, Gemini prefers PostHog.

The shape of the fight

Each axis is one of the 8 measured buyer questions; the further out, the more of that question's answers name the brand. Hover an axis for the raw counts. Single-axis gaps ride on 9 answers each, so read the overall shape, not one spike.

PostHogMixpanel

The fight, question by question

Mentions out of 9 answers per question. Click any question for the full transcripts.

Question	PostHog	Mixpanel	Edge
Best overallWhat's the best product analytics tool for a SaaS product?	9	9	even
Use-case fitWe want to understand user behavior, funnels, and retention in our app. What should we use?	8	9	Mixpanel
Top tools in 2026What are the top product analytics platforms in 2026?	9	9	even
Startup & small teamWhich product analytics tool is best for an early-stage startup?	9	9	even
Enterprise pickWhich product analytics platform should a large enterprise standardize on, considering security, compliance, and scale?	8	9	Mixpanel
Feature-led askI want session replays plus event analytics for our web app. What do you recommend?	9	6	PostHog
If you could pick oneIf you could only pick one product analytics tool, which one and why?	9	9	even
Budget & alternativesWhat's the best affordable alternative for product analytics if we're on a budget?	9	6	PostHog

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Measured from 72 fresh answers collected from the models' production APIs in September 2026; rankings change monthly. Neither brand can pay to appear here or to move the numbers. Full recipe on the methodology page.