Which is cheaper, Hotjar or Pirsch?

Pirsch is 8.2x cheaper than Hotjar. Hotjar starts at $0/mo, Pirsch starts at $6/mo.

Does Hotjar have a free tier?

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

Hotjar has moderate switching cost. Pirsch has drop-in switching cost. Pirsch is easier to switch away from.

Analytics

Hotjar

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

Switching Cost: moderate

Pirsch

← More affordable

Privacy-friendly web analytics with GDPR compliance and no cookies

Switching Cost: drop-in

Budget-wise, Pirsch is clearly more affordable at roughly a 8.2x price difference.

Startups take note: Hotjar provides a free tier, while Pirsch requires payment from day one.

Pricing philosophy differs — Hotjar charges tiered, but Pirsch takes a flat-rate approach.

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

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

Price Difference

8.2x

Pirsch is cheaper by $43/mo

Free Tier

Hotjar

Has a free tier option

Pricing Model

Different

Tools charge using different pricing philosophies

Switching Costs

Pirsch

Lower switching costs for easier migration