Is autocapture ‘still’ bad?

Amplitude's blog post by Adam Greco critiques autocapture, a feature that automatically tracks data, arguing it leads to data overload, bad data, inefficiencies, and privacy concerns. Amplitude favors manual instrumentation, which they believe provides more control over data quality. However, PostHog, offering both manual and autocapture options, challenges this stance by emphasizing the flexibility and adaptability of using both methods. PostHog argues that autocapture can quickly gather data with minimal initial effort, while manual instrumentation is valuable for detailed tracking, allowing teams to adapt to changing needs without exhaustive foresight. They address privacy concerns by ensuring their autocapture is selective and secure, offering features like self-hosting to maintain user data control. PostHog believes that using both methods caters to diverse team requirements and enhances product development, highlighting a divergence in strategy from Amplitude's more conservative approach.

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