Plainview vs Hotjar
Hotjar is built around session recordings and surveys. Plainview combines heatmaps with full traffic and conversion analytics, so you don’t need a second tool.
| Plainview | Hotjar | |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic and channel analytics | Yes | Partly |
| Conversion goals and rates | Yes | Partly |
| Heatmaps | Yes | Yes |
| Session recordings | No | Yes |
| Surveys and feedback widgets | No | Yes |
| Grade and fix list for every page | Yes | No |
| No cookies | Yes | No |
| Pricing | Flat, by pageviews | By sessions and add-ons |
Based on each product’s public website as of October 2026. Check their site for current details.
Pick Plainview if
- You want one tool for traffic, conversions and heatmaps.
- You’d rather get a fix list than watch recordings.
- You don’t want cookies on your site.
Pick Hotjar if
- You need session recordings to debug specific visits.
- You want on-site surveys and feedback widgets.
Questions
Does Plainview do session recordings?
No. We focus on aggregate heatmaps and numbers, which tell you what to fix without watching individual people.
Can I use both?
Yes. Some teams use Plainview day to day and Hotjar for occasional recordings.