Which is cheaper, Hotjar or Metabase?

Hotjar is 2.0x cheaper than Metabase. Hotjar starts at $0/mo, Metabase starts at $0/mo.

Does Hotjar have a free tier?

Yes, Hotjar offers a free tier with sessionsPerMonth: 200000, projects: 1.

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

Analytics

Hotjar

← More affordable

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

Switching Cost: moderate

Metabase

Open-source business intelligence tool for SQL queries, dashboards, and embedded analytics

Switching Cost: moderate

Price sensitivity favors Hotjar, which costs about 2.0x less than Metabase.

You'll notice different pricing structures: tiered for Hotjar versus per-seat for Metabase.

If budget is your primary constraint, Hotjar is the clear winner with its more wallet-friendly pricing structure.

If budget is your primary constraint, Hotjar is the clear winner with its more wallet-friendly pricing structure.

Price Difference

2.0x

Hotjar is cheaper by $51/mo

Pricing Model

Different

Tools charge using different pricing philosophies