Amplitude vs Mixpanel
Compared on 2 shared tasks, including product analytics.
Short verdict
In the 2 TaskRanking use cases where both appear, Amplitude ranks higher in 2 and Mixpanel in 0. Average rank across these: Amplitude 1.0, Mixpanel 4.0 (1 = best).
Computed from our published rubric rankings, not paid placement.
Prices from vendor pages; Unverified and Contact sales are shown as-is.
Side by side
| Attribute | Amplitude | Mixpanel |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Plus usage-based from $0; Growth/Enterprise custom pricing source · checked 2026-10-14 | From $120/month as listed pricing source · checked 2026-10-14 |
| Free tier | yes | yes |
| Pricing model | Free tier | Free tier |
| What it is | Product analytics | Product analytics |
| Use cases ranked in | 4 | 2 |
| Shared use cases won | 2 of 2 | 0 of 2 |
| Where it ranks (rank of 5) |
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Head to head on shared use cases
| Shared use case | Amplitude | Mixpanel | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product analytics | #1 | #3 | Amplitude |
| In-app onboarding and guides | #1 | #5 | Amplitude |
Best for
Best for: Amplitude
- Product analytics (#1 vs #3)
- In-app onboarding and guides (#1 vs #5)
- Feature flags and experiments (#4; the other isn’t ranked here)
- Analyze website visitors (#5; the other isn’t ranked here)
FAQ
Is Amplitude or Mixpanel better?
Across the 2 TaskRanking use cases where both are ranked, Amplitude places higher in 2 and the other in 0. Best pick depends on the task; see the shared use cases table.
Is Amplitude or Mixpanel cheaper?
Amplitude: paid from Plus usage-based from $0; Growth/Enterprise custom (free tier: yes; checked 2026-10-14). Mixpanel: paid from From $120/month as listed (free tier: yes; checked 2026-10-14). Prices come from each vendor's own pricing page.
Do Amplitude and Mixpanel have free plans?
Amplitude: yes. Mixpanel: yes. As listed on vendor pricing pages, last checked 2026-10-14.
Which tasks do both Amplitude and Mixpanel cover?
Both are ranked for: Product analytics; In-app onboarding and guides.