Which is cheaper, Hotjar or PostHog?

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. PostHog 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

PostHog

Open-source product analytics platform with session replay, feature flags, A/B testing, and usage-based pricing

Switching Cost: moderate

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

It's a toss-up based on priorities — PostHog excels at open-source, while Hotjar shines on heatmaps.

It's a toss-up based on priorities — PostHog excels at open-source, while Hotjar shines on heatmaps.

Pricing Model

Different

Tools charge using different pricing philosophies