Hotjar vs Microsoft Clarity: Which Is Better?
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
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)
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Microsoft Clarity
4.44.4 out of 5 stars
Free heatmaps and session recordings — Hotjar's functionality at zero cost.
Free
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
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.