Hotjar vs PostHog

Both are strong Marketing & Analytics tools — here's how they stack up so you can pick the right one.

Compared as of July 2026

Attribute
CategoryMarketing & AnalyticsMarketing & Analytics
PricingFreemiumOpen Source
PlatformsWebWeb
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Which should you choose?

Hotjar

Heatmaps and session recordings for UX insights

PostHog

Open-source product analytics, session replay, and feature flags

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