Hotjar Engage (PingPong) Pricing Explorer

Hotjar Engage (PingPong) Pricing Explorer

Hotjar Engage (PingPong) Pricing Explorer

Compare plans, estimate costs, and benchmark against competitors.

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Cost Estimator

Plan:
Moderators:
Billing:

Estimated cost: —

Key Takeaways

  • Free: 1 moderator, 10 interviews/mo.
  • Starter: $39/mo → 1 mod, 30 interviews.
  • Team: $99/mod/mo → Unlimited interviews.
  • Interviews included — no per-session fees.
  • Annual = 2 months free (~16.7% off).
  • Recruitment: $29–$99 per participant (add-on).

Plans & Prices

PlanFromMin ModsInterviews/mo
Free$0110
Starter$39/mo130
Team$99/mod/mo1Unlimited
EnterpriseCustom5+Unlimited

Competitor Comparison

Plan:
Billing:
Moderators:
ToolMapped tierPricing basisMonthly cost
Hotjar EngageTeam$99/mod
UserTestingPro$49/mod + $99/session
LookbackTeam$99/mod/mo
DovetailTeam$99/mod/mo
GrainPro$15/mod/mo

Gotchas

  • Free: only 10 interviews/mo, no recording export.
  • Recruitment is pay-per-participant (not included).
  • Enterprise: min 5 moderators, custom pricing.

Average Ratings

G2 Rating: 4.5 / 5 (680+ reviews)

Capterra: 4.6 / 5 (420+ reviews)

Based on verified reviews as of 2025.

Common Complaints

  • Recruitment costs add up quickly.
  • Free plan limits export & collaboration.
  • Learning curve for advanced moderation.

Common Praises

  • Unlimited interviews on Team+ plans.
  • Auto-transcription & AI highlights.
  • Seamless Hotjar Surveys integration.

Plans & Prices

PlanFromMin ModsInterviews/mo
Free$0110
Starter$39/mo130
Team$99/mod/mo1Unlimited
EnterpriseCustom5+Unlimited

Add-ons

Add-onWhat it doesImpact on priceBest for
Participant RecruitmentTargeted panel (global, B2B, etc.).$29–$99/participantNeed 10+ qualified users fast.
Live ObservationReal-time team viewing.Included in Team+Stakeholder alignment.
Enterprise SSOOkta, Azure AD, SAML.Included in EnterpriseLarge orgs.

When to buy

  • Need >30 interviews/mo.
  • Recruiting from Hotjar panel.

When to skip

  • Use own participants.
  • Small team,

Tip: Start with Team + own recruitment, add panel later.

Usage & Limits

MeterThresholdsHow pricing changesControl tactic
Moderators1 min (paid)Per-mod pricingRemove inactive mods.
Interviews10 (Free), 30 (Starter), Unlimited (Team+)Upgrade planArchive old sessions.
RecordingUnlimited durationNo overageExport & delete.
RecruitmentPay per participant$29–$99 eachUse own audience when possible.