Which is cheaper, Amplitude or Hotjar?

Pricing varies by tier and usage. Check both tools for current rates.

Does Amplitude have a free tier?

Yes, Amplitude offers a free tier with mtus: 10000, eventsPerMonth: 10000000.

Amplitude has moderate switching cost. Hotjar has moderate switching cost. Both have similar switching complexity.

Analytics

Amplitude

Product analytics platform for tracking user behavior, running experiments, and optimizing digital products

Switching Cost: moderate

Hotjar

Heatmaps and session recordings platform for understanding user behavior (now part of Contentsquare)

Switching Cost: moderate

Pricing philosophy differs — Amplitude charges usage-based, but Hotjar takes a tiered approach.

It's a toss-up based on priorities — Hotjar excels at heatmaps, while Amplitude shines on product.

It's a toss-up based on priorities — Hotjar excels at heatmaps, while Amplitude shines on product.

Pricing Model

Different

Tools charge using different pricing philosophies