Hotjar Pricing Explorer

Hotjar Pricing Explorer

Hotjar Pricing Explorer

Compare plans, estimate costs, and benchmark against competitors.

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Cost Estimator

Product:
Plan:
Sessions/Responses/mo:
Billing:

Estimated cost: —

Key Takeaways

  • Observe Plus: $39/mo for 1k sessions.
  • Sessions/responses drive cost — scalable tiers.
  • Annual = 20% off.
  • No overages: Upgrade to next tier if exceeded.
  • Free plan available for all products (limited).
  • Mid-market leader: More features than Crazy Egg, less enterprise than FullStory.

Plans & Prices (Observe)

PlanFromSessions/moKey Features
Free$020kBasic heatmaps, recordings
Plus$39/mo1k–50kAI insights, filters
Business$99/mo50k–500kAdvanced analytics, integrations
Scale$213/mo500k+Custom, unlimited

Ask starts at $59/mo; Engage at $99/mo. Prices monthly.

Competitor Comparison

Plan:
Billing:
Sessions/mo:
ToolMapped tierPricing basisMonthly cost
HotjarPlus$39/mo (1k sessions)
Crazy EggStandard$49/mo (75k pv)
MouseflowPro$99/mo (100k sessions)
Lucky OrangeStandard$29/mo (50k pv)
FullStoryGrowth$199/mo (100k sessions)

Gotchas

  • Sampling on recordings (e.g., 15% in Plus).
  • Complex pricing across 3 products.
  • Support limited on free/lower plans.

Average Ratings

G2 Rating: 4.3 / 5 (1,200+ reviews)

Capterra: 4.6 / 5 (537+ reviews)

Based on verified reviews as of 2025.

Common Complaints

  • Pricing tiers confusing for multi-product use.
  • Sampling limits data accuracy on busy sites.
  • Integration setup can be tricky.

Common Praises

  • Intuitive heatmaps and session recordings.
  • Easy setup and quick insights.
  • Strong free plan for starters.

Plans & Prices (Observe)

PlanMonthlySessions/moRecordingsData Retention
Free$020k5k (100% sample)1 mo
Plus$391k–50k15% sample13 mo
Business$9950k–500k50% sample13 mo
Scale$213500k+100% sampleCustom

Annual billing: 20% off. Ask: $59+; Engage: $99+. Contact for exact tiers.

Add-ons & Bundles

Add-onWhat it doesImpact on priceBest for
Sense (AI)Insights summaries, frustration scoring.Included in Plus+Quick analysis.
IntegrationsGA, Mixpanel, Jira, etc.Free (limits vary)Team workflows.
ActivatePersonalized comms export.Add-on feeMarketing teams.
Data ConnectExport to warehouse.Add-on feeEnterprise data.

When to buy

  • Multi-product bundle for 10% off lower plan.
  • High-traffic sites needing 100% capture.

When to skip

  • Low-traffic sites (use Free).
  • Simple needs (no AI required).

Tip: Start with Observe Free, add Ask/Engage as needed.

Usage & Limits

MeterThresholdsHow pricing changesControl tactic
Sessions1k–UnlimitedTier upgradeSample rate adjustment.
Recordings15–100% sampleNo overageFilter by device/behavior.
Responses100–Unlimited (Ask)Tier upgradeTarget surveys precisely.
Integrations7–115+IncludedPrioritize key tools.