Which is cheaper, Hotjar or Mixpanel?

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

Does Hotjar have a free tier?

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

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

Analytics

Hotjar

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

Switching Cost: moderate

Mixpanel

Product analytics platform with event tracking, funnels, cohorts, and session replay

Switching Cost: moderate

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

Both tools have compelling strengths — choose Hotjar if you value heatmaps, otherwise Mixpanel offers advantages in product.

Both tools have compelling strengths — choose Hotjar if you value heatmaps, otherwise Mixpanel offers advantages in product.

Pricing Model

Different

Tools charge using different pricing philosophies