Which is cheaper, Hotjar or OpenReplay?

Hotjar is 4.1x cheaper than OpenReplay. Hotjar starts at $0/mo, OpenReplay 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. OpenReplay has drop-in switching cost. OpenReplay is easier to switch away from.

Analytics

Hotjar

← More affordable

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

Switching Cost: moderate

OpenReplay

Open-source session replay and product analytics platform with developer tools and co-browsing

Switching Cost: drop-in

You're paying a premium for OpenReplay — expect around a 4.1x higher bill compared to Hotjar.

You'll notice different pricing structures: tiered for Hotjar versus usage-based for OpenReplay.

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

4.1x

Hotjar is cheaper by $151/mo

Pricing Model

Different

Tools charge using different pricing philosophies

Switching Costs

OpenReplay

Lower switching costs for easier migration