PostHog for Startups
Up to $50K across PostHog products: analytics, session replay, feature flags, A/B, surveys, data warehouse.
PostHog for Startups offers Up to $50,000 across all PostHog products to bootstrapped, pre-seed, seed startups, no VC referral required. Review takes 3–7 business days.
About
PostHog for Startups offers up to $50,000 of free credits across their full product suite, product analytics, session replay, feature flags, A/B testing, surveys, and data warehouse. Credits valid 12 months. Designed for early-stage teams that want a single source of truth for product data without stitching Amplitude + LaunchDarkly + Hotjar + Typeform.
Tiers
- <2 years old
- Raised <$5M
Eligibility
- <2 years old
- Raised <$5M
- New PostHog customer
- Existing paid customers beyond free tier
How to apply
- 1
- 2Provide company infoStage, funding, team size.
- 3ApprovalUsually 3–5 business days.
What else you get
- Product analytics
- Session replay
- Feature flags and experiments
- Surveys
- Data warehouse
What credits cover (and don't)
- All PostHog products
Tactical tips
- Tip 1.Replaces Amplitude + LaunchDarkly + Hotjar + Typeform for most early stage needs.
- Tip 2.$50K goes a long way, if you're not hitting that ceiling, you may be under-instrumented.
- Tip 3.Open source, so you can self-host once you outgrow the cloud plan.
Common rejection reasons
- Already paying for PostHog beyond the free tier
Frequently asked about PostHog for Startups
Is PostHog for Startups free to apply?
Yes. Applying to PostHog for Startups does not cost anything and does not require giving up equity. Some programs require a payment method on file that activates only after credits are consumed or expire, check the program detail page for specifics.
How long does PostHog for Startups take to review applications?
Processing times are shown on the program detail page. Most programs reply within 1–3 weeks. Self-serve tiers (like AWS Activate Founders) can approve in 2–7 days; partner-referred tiers (like AWS Activate Portfolio) usually take 5–10 days.
Can I combine PostHog for Startups with other startup programs?
Most programs stack. The "Stacks well with" section on each detail page lists commonly combined programs. A few important exceptions: if you already claimed AWS credits via Brex or Mercury, your direct AWS Activate amount may be reduced.
What is the most common reason applications to PostHog get rejected?
The top rejection reasons are (1) using a personal Gmail/Outlook address instead of a company domain, (2) having a thin or placeholder website, and (3) mismatched information between the application and Crunchbase/Pitchbook. The tips section on the program page details program-specific factors.
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