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Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Hotjar vs PostHog
Product & UX Teams · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Hotjar | PostHog |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $0/moTie | $0/moTie |
| API Rate Limit | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Target Country | Global | Global |
| Category | Product Analytics | Product Analytics |
| Compliance (vendor-stated) | GDPR, CCPA, SOC2 | GDPR, SOC2 |
| Hosting Regions | EU-West | US-East, EU-West |
| Native Integrations | 7 listedTie | 7 listedTie |
Hotjar — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓Heatmaps and session recordings show exactly where users click, scroll, and drop off
- ✓Unlimited heatmaps on free plan — no cap on data collection for small sites
- ✓AI-powered Highlights automatically extracts key session moments across recordings
- ✓Feedback widgets collect qualitative user input at the exact moment of friction
PostHog — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓Open-source: self-host on your own infrastructure for full data ownership and POPIA compliance
- ✓All-in-one: analytics, feature flags, A/B testing, session recording, and surveys
- ✓Free tier includes 1M events/month — most SaaS teams never pay
- ✓SQL access to your raw event data via PostHog's built-in query editor
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lower-priced, Hotjar or PostHog?+
Both tools start at Free plan available on their entry plans.
Which compliance frameworks do Hotjar and PostHog list?+
Both list GDPR, SOC2 in their vendor documentation. Hotjar additionally lists CCPA. These are vendor-stated frameworks. VektorIndex has not independently audited these claims.
Which data hosting regions do Hotjar and PostHog support?+
Hotjar lists hosting regions: EU-West. PostHog lists hosting regions: US-East, EU-West. For data residency requirements in Global, confirm exact region configuration directly with each vendor.
Data last updated: 29 August 2026 — Sourced from official vendor documentation. Not independently audited. Report incorrect information
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