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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (51.9% of reviews)
Enterprise (44.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 35 Daily sessions
No pricing available
Hotjar
Star Rating
(326)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (51.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 35 Daily sessions
Browse all 12 pricing plansWhatfix
Star Rating
(494)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (44.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about WhatfixSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Whatfix excels in Quality of Support with a score of 9.7, while Hotjar | by Contentsquare has a lower score of 8.5. Reviewers mention that Whatfix's support team is responsive and helpful, making it a preferred choice for businesses needing assistance.
- Reviewers mention that Whatfix offers superior Survey Management features, particularly with its Survey Builder scoring 9.3, compared to Hotjar's 8.0. Users say that Whatfix's intuitive interface allows for easy customization and distribution of surveys.
- G2 users highlight that Hotjar | by Contentsquare shines in Session Replay capabilities, scoring 9.3, while Whatfix's score is slightly lower at 9.0. Users report that Hotjar's session replay feature provides detailed insights into user behavior, which is crucial for optimizing user experience.
- Users on G2 report that Whatfix's Real-Time Monitoring feature scores 9.1, indicating its effectiveness in tracking user interactions live, whereas Hotjar's performance in this area is not as strong. Reviewers mention that this capability is vital for immediate feedback and adjustments.
- Reviewers mention that Whatfix's Custom Reports and Dashboards score of 9.4 is a standout feature, allowing users to tailor their analytics, while Hotjar's score is also 9.4 but lacks the same level of customization. Users say that this flexibility in reporting is essential for data-driven decision-making.
- Users report that Hotjar | by Contentsquare has a more user-friendly Ease of Use score of 8.9 compared to Whatfix's 8.7. Reviewers mention that Hotjar's interface is straightforward, making it easier for new users to navigate and utilize its features effectively.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Hotjar
Observe Basic
Free
35 Daily sessions
Visualize user behavior with Heatmaps and see what your users see with Recordings.
- Automatic data capture
- Unlimited heatmaps
- Up to 1,050 sessions/month
Whatfix
No pricing availableFree Trial
Hotjar
Free Trial is available
Whatfix
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
254
8.8
338
Ease of Use
8.9
257
8.6
408
Ease of Setup
8.9
118
8.3
358
Ease of Admin
8.9
109
8.5
277
Quality of Support
8.5
174
9.7
338
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
96
9.5
276
Product Direction (% positive)
8.1
250
9.7
323
Features by Category
Metrics
8.7
25
Not enough data
9.1
27
Not enough data
9.0
24
Not enough data
9.1
23
Not enough data
8.8
20
Not enough data
8.6
19
Not enough data
8.7
17
Not enough data
8.9
20
Not enough data
8.9
25
Not enough data
Reporting
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
19
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.1
20
Not enough data
8.5
19
Not enough data
8.2
17
Not enough data
8.8
21
Not enough data
Other
8.0
24
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.6
17
Not enough data
8.1
15
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Digital Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
8.2
70
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
139
Not enough data
8.8
139
Not enough data
User Response Methods
8.8
47
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
41
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
15
Not enough data
8.7
26
Not enough data
8.3
30
|
Verified
Not enough data
Participant Selection
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
36
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
15
Not enough data
Insights
8.8
52
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
38
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
39
|
Verified
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.7
5
Not enough data
User Behavior
9.0
70
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
71
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
50
|
Verified
Not enough data
A/B Testing
9.1
36
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
36
Not enough data
8.8
48
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
36
|
Verified
Not enough data
Visitor Information
7.6
45
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
40
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Session Replay
8.6
6
Not enough data
User Analysis
Not enough data
8.0
156
Not enough data
8.1
172
User Support
Not enough data
8.2
163
Not enough data
8.0
142
Not enough data
8.0
144
Walkthrough Type
Not enough data
8.5
166
Not enough data
8.9
190
Platform Basics - Digital Adoption Platform
Not enough data
8.3
39
Not enough data
8.7
41
Analytics - Digital Adoption Platform
Not enough data
8.3
40
Functions - Digital Adoption Platform
Not enough data
8.2
39
Not enough data
8.6
44
Agentic AI - Digital Adoption Platform
Not enough data
7.2
28
Product Analytics
Not enough data
8.1
51
Not enough data
8.1
51
Not enough data
7.8
47
Not enough data
7.6
46
Feature Not Available
7.5
46
Feature Not Available
7.2
41
Feature Not Available
7.0
36
Not enough data
7.4
43
Agentic AI - Product Analytics
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Analytics
7.8
9
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
9.1
9
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Administration
7.6
7
Not enough data
5.7
5
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.7
5
Not enough data
Agentic AI - E-Commerce Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Experience
9.0
10
Not enough data
9.2
10
Not enough data
9.0
10
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Digital Experience Monitoring (DEM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Performance
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feedback Management
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
10
Not enough data
8.6
11
Not enough data
Feedback Analysis
8.8
8
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
Feedback Sources
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.1
6
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
Survey Management
9.2
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Survey Customization
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Survey Insights
8.3
5
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Survey
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.6
51
Self-Service Experience
Not enough data
8.9
146
Not enough data
8.8
141
Not enough data
8.1
93
Not enough data
7.0
68
Not enough data
8.2
84
Self-Service Platform
Not enough data
8.6
91
Not enough data
8.1
88
Not enough data
7.6
77
Not enough data
8.0
89
Agentic AI - Customer Self-Service
Not enough data
7.1
13
Not enough data
7.3
13
Not enough data
6.8
13
Not enough data
7.1
14
Not enough data
6.8
12
Not enough data
7.7
13
Not enough data
7.1
13
Agentic AI - Software Testing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Heatmap Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analysis
8.6
114
Not enough data
8.2
94
Not enough data
8.6
108
Not enough data
8.1
101
Not enough data
8.9
124
Not enough data
Reporting
9.3
151
Not enough data
9.1
144
Not enough data
8.7
125
Not enough data
7.8
105
Not enough data
Agentic AI - SAP Store
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Hotjar and Whatfix are categorized as Product Analytics
Unique Categories
Hotjar is categorized as Feedback Analytics, Digital Experience Monitoring (DEM), Session Replay, User Research, Heatmap Tools, Software Testing, Survey, Digital Analytics, and E-Commerce Analytics
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Hotjar
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Whatfix
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Marketing and Advertising
16.2%
Computer Software
15.2%
Information Technology and Services
11.0%
Internet
9.7%
Retail
5.5%
Other
42.4%
Computer Software
16.1%
Information Technology and Services
14.0%
Financial Services
4.0%
Insurance
3.8%
Banking
3.1%
Other
59.1%
Discussions
What is Hotjar?
1 Comment
MN
https://boardsontop.com/longboard-size-chart/Read more
How is Hotjar different from Google Analytics?
1 Comment
AM
Hotjar has a better set of advanced tools to get a better look at heatmaps and visitor recordings. Where as Google Analytics majorly focuses on all the...Read more
What does Whatfix do?
3 Comments
GF
Overall, Whatfix aims to enhance user productivity, reduce support costs, and drive digital transformation within organizations.
How? Whatfix is a digital...Read more
What is the best way to showcase videos using the platform?
1 Comment
KE
Hi Christopher
I have added a video to the self-help tab.
You can do this if you have created the video and have it saved. I use Vimeo. Once you...Read more
Which one of them is a direct competitor of Whatfix?
1 Comment
GF
Digital Adoption Platforms are a category of their own. Because of the unique features and capabilities, it is hard to compare them to other types of...Read more
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