Build vs Amplitude
Enterprise product analytics. Great for experimentation.
Strengths
- Powerful analytics
- Built-in experimentation
- Data governance
- Enterprise features
- Good collaboration
Weaknesses
- Expensive
- Complex for small teams
- Steep learning curve
- Overkill for simple needs
Build / Vibe when...
- All data in existing warehouse
- You have dedicated analytics team
- Custom ML models needed
Buy Amplitude when...
- You need enterprise analytics
- Experimentation is critical
- Multiple product teams
- Data governance matters
Our Verdict
Amplitude is for larger orgs with dedicated product analytics needs. For most teams, PostHog or Mixpanel offer better value. Only build if you have serious data engineering.