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HotjarPricing 2026: Plans, Costs & Best Value

Heatmaps and behavior analytics. Hotjar offers a free plan with 35 daily sessions, plus 3 paid tiers.

4.3
Editorial Rating

Basic

Free
  • 35 daily sessions
  • Automatic heatmaps
  • Basic filters
  • Page-targeted surveys
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Best Value

Plus

$32/user/mo
  • 100 daily sessions
  • Events API
  • Filter and segment
  • Identify API
Start Trial

Business

$80/user/mo
  • 500 daily sessions
  • Frustration signals
  • Console tracking
  • Custom integrations
Start Trial

Scale

$171/user/mo
  • Unlimited sessions
  • Funnels
  • Trends
  • Priority support
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Hotjar Free Plan

Hotjar's free tier includes:

  • 35 daily sessions
  • Automatic heatmaps
  • Basic filters
  • Page-targeted surveys

Upgrade to Plus starting at $32/mo for additional features.

Hotjar: Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Heatmaps make data visual and shareable
  • Session recordings reveal UX issues quickly
  • Easy to install with one script tag
  • Built-in surveys and feedback tools
  • Good free tier for small sites
  • Non-technical teams can use it immediately

Cons

  • Limited quantitative analytics capabilities
  • Session recording quality varies on SPAs
  • Can slow down page load slightly
  • Data retention limits on lower plans
  • Not a replacement for product analytics
  • Free tier is very limited at 35 sessions per day

Is Hotjar Worth It?

Hotjar's free plan is a solid starting point with a generous feature set. For individuals and small teams, the free tier may be all you need. The Plus plan at $32/mo unlocks the features most growing teams need.

With an editorial rating of 4.3/5, Hotjar scores well in the Analytics & BI category. Before committing, consider comparing it against alternatives to ensure it fits your workflow and budget.