Analytics & Reporting
Hotjar Review
A premium behavior-analytics platform with heatmaps, recordings, and on-site surveys — the paid competitor to Microsoft Clarity.
Starting at $32/mo (Observe Plus)
Hotjar Pros
- ✓Polished UI and mature tooling
- ✓On-page surveys for qualitative feedback
- ✓Deeper integration ecosystem than Clarity
- ✓Free tier available for small sites
Hotjar Cons
- ✗Free tier cap (35 sessions/day) hits quickly
- ✗Paid pricing higher than Clarity's free model
- ✗Session replays limited by tier
- ✗Some features require upgrading across product lines
Product Overview
Hotjar is the category leader for web behavior analytics — heatmaps, session recordings, and on-page surveys bundled into a single platform. The free tier covers up to 35 daily sessions; paid plans start at ~$32/mo and unlock higher session limits plus integrations (Slack, Salesforce, HubSpot). For agents willing to pay for polish and integrations over Microsoft Clarity's free-but-Microsoft model, Hotjar is a credible choice.
Hotjar features
- ✗Website Traffic Analytics
- ✗Keyword / Rank Tracking
- ✗Backlink Analysis
- ✗Technical SEO Audit
- ✗Competitor Analysis
- ✓Heatmaps / Session Replay
- ✓Custom Dashboards / Reports
- ✓Free Tier Available
Ready to try Hotjar?
Starting at $32/mo (Observe Plus)
Other Analytics & Reporting worth considering
Ahrefs
Semrush's main competitor — known for the largest backlink index in the industry and strong keyword research across 200+ countries.
$129/mo (Lite)
Google Analytics 4
Google's free web analytics platform — measures sessions, lead-form conversions, and channel performance on every real estate website.
Free
Google Search Console
Google's free tool for monitoring site health in organic search — impressions, clicks, rankings, indexing, and Core Web Vitals.
Free
Realty Software