Microsoft Clarity
clarity.microsoft.comThe cheaper twin of Hotjar.
Their claimFreeEasy switch
Free vs $32/mo
Free instead of paying for Hotjar
Clarity gives free heatmaps and session recordings with no traffic plan; Hotjar Plus starts around $32 a month for 100 sessions a day.
What you get
Heatmaps, session recordings, rage-click detection.
What you give up
No surveys or user interviews; Microsoft may use the data for ads per its terms.
Checked 2026-11-11. Prices change, so check before you buy.
Switching from Hotjar?
Export first, test a small import, run both for a week, then cancel before renewal. Read the switching guide.
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