A standout choice if data ownership, compliance, and avoiding vendor lock-in are priorities. The “portable” aspect (self-hostable, exportable, API-first) gives it a clear edge over tools like FullStory or Hotjar for engineering-centric teams.
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One of the most powerful "portable" features in PostHog is the ability to export individual recordings as JSON files. This is vital because session recordings in the cloud have retention limits (typically 3 weeks to 90 days depending on your plan). A standout choice if data ownership, compliance, and