DataHawk vs Hotjar

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Two Product analytics tools side by side: what each does, what it costs and who it suits.

The verdict

On the data we hold, Hotjar comes out ahead. Here is why, point by point.

What the data says
  • Only Hotjar has a free plan to start on.
  • Both have an API and an MCP server, so either works with AI employees.
  • In our Product analytics ranking, Hotjar places 4 and DataHawk 7 of 7.

Side by side

DataHawk and Hotjar compared
At a glance
Starts atNot known yet$49/mo
Free planNoYes
APIYesYes
MCP serverYesYes
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Plans and pricing

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DataHawk

Pricing not in our catalogue yet.

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Hotjar

  • Free200k sessions per month, heatmaps, session replay, surveys (100 responses), unlimited users.Free
  • Growth - Experience Analytics$49 per month billed annually; session-based.$588/yr
  • Growth - Voice of Customer$99 per month billed annually; survey-response based.$1,188/yr

Prices as the vendors list them. They change often; the final price is on their sites.

Who each is for

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Choose DataHawk if…

We haven't written up who DataHawk suits yet.
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Choose Hotjar if…

Marketing, product and UX teams who want to see how real visitors use their website through heatmaps, recordings and feedback, so they can find friction and fix it.

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