Happenstance vs Mixpanel

Mixpanel is enterprise-grade but requires hours of SDK work. Happenstance gives you the same precision with one script tag—no code changes.

At a Glance

Happenstance

  • ✓ One script tag, zero code changes
  • ✓ AI discovers events from your code
  • ✓ Auto-tracking without instrumentation
  • ✓ €29/mo for 5 repos (unlimited events)
  • ✓ Built-in error tracking
  • ✓ Survives UI refactors automatically

Mixpanel

  • ✓ Enterprise-grade platform
  • ✓ Advanced segmentation
  • ✓ $20/mo for 100K events
  • ✓ Mobile & web analytics
  • ✓ 10+ years in market
  • ✓ Extensive integrations

Feature Comparison

FeatureHappenstanceMixpanel
Setup Time 60 seconds~1-2 hours
Code Changes Required NoneSDK + manual calls
Auto-Tracking AI-poweredManual instrumentation
Pricing ModelPer repositoryPer event (MTU)
Starting Price€29/mo$20/mo (100K events)
Event Limits UnlimitedTiered pricing
Error Tracking Built-inVia integration
Funnel Analytics Advanced
Retention Cohorts
A/B TestingRoadmap
Mobile SDKsRoadmap iOS, Android
Happenstance vs Mixpanel: Time to Value
Mixpanel Setup (1-2 hours)

1. Create account, configure project

2. Install SDK in your codebase

3. Read documentation, learn API

4. Manually instrument every event

5. Deploy, test, debug tracking

6. Hope you didn't miss any events

Happenstance Setup (60 seconds)

1. Connect GitHub repository

2. AI discovers events from your code

3. Add one script tag

4. Done. Smart tracking starts automatically.

No SDK. No code changes. No manual instrumentation.

The result? Both platforms track events. Happenstance saves you hours of setup and tracking survives UI refactors.

Choose Happenstance if:

You want analytics running today without writing tracking code

You're tired of manually instrumenting every click and view

You want €29/mo flat, not $2K+/mo at scale

You want tracking that survives UI refactors

You want errors + analytics in one tool

You're a startup—speed matters more than advanced segmentation

You don't want to modify your codebase for analytics

Choose Mixpanel if:

✓ You need enterprise-grade analytics

✓ You have complex segmentation needs

✓ You need mobile app analytics

✓ You want A/B testing built-in

✓ You need extensive third-party integrations

✓ You have a dedicated analytics team

✓ You're an established company with complex needs

Pricing Comparison

Happenstance

Simple, predictable

Free: €0/mo
1 repository, unlimited events
Startup: €29/mo
5 repositories, unlimited events
Example for 10M events/mo
€29/mo (5 repos)
Mixpanel

Event-based

Free
100K events/mo
Growth: $20/mo
100K events/mo base
Example for 10M events/mo
~$2,000+/mo (volume pricing)

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One script tag. Zero code changes. Unlimited events.

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