Comparison
Hotjar vs Microsoft Clarity
Hotjar has more features including surveys and feedback widgets. Microsoft Clarity is completely free with no recording limits.
Hotjar
4.64.6 out of 5 stars
See exactly how visitors use your site with heatmaps session recordings and surveys.
Freefrom $32/mo
Overall4.6
Ease of use4.6
Value for money4.5
Features4.7
Support4.4
✓Pros
- ✓Heatmaps reveal exactly where users click and scroll
- ✓Session recordings catch UX problems
- ✓User feedback surveys built in
- ✓Free plan available
✕Cons
- ✕Free plan limits recordings and heatmaps
- ✕Session recordings can miss mobile nuances
- ✕Not a replacement for full analytics (no traffic data)
Microsoft Clarity
4.44.4 out of 5 stars
Free heatmaps and session recordings — Hotjar's functionality at zero cost.
Free
Overall4.4
Ease of use4.5
Value for money5.0
Features4.3
Support3.6
✓Pros
- ✓Completely free with no limits
- ✓Heatmaps and session recordings
- ✓Rage click and dead click detection
- ✓Integrates with Google Analytics
✕Cons
- ✕Less polished UI than Hotjar
- ✕No user surveys or feedback tools
- ✕Less customisation than paid tools
Our verdict
Which should you choose?
Choose Hotjar if you need user surveys feedback widgets and more advanced segmentation. Choose Microsoft Clarity if you want heatmaps and session recordings without any cost.
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