TrackFox vs Hotjar
Heatmaps and session recordings
TrackFox
$9/month
10k events
Hotjar
Free
Starting price
⚠️ Limited to behavior insights - no web analytics
Quick Summary
Hotjar gives you ux teams needing heatmaps and session recordings. It offers excellent heatmaps and session recordings.
TrackFox is designed for SaaS founders and online businesses who need simple analytics with built-in revenue tracking and conversion funnels. Setup takes less than 2 minutes, and pricing starts at just $9/month.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | TrackFox | Hotjar |
|---|---|---|
| Analytics Type | Full web analytics + revenue tracking | Behavior insights only (heatmaps, recordings) |
| Traffic Analytics | Pageviews, bounce rate, referrers, sessions | No traffic analytics included |
| Revenue Tracking | Built-in payment provider integrations | No revenue tracking |
| Conversion Funnels | Multi-step funnels with revenue attribution | Basic funnels, no revenue data |
| Complete Solution | All-in-one analytics platform | Requires separate analytics tool |
| Privacy | GDPR compliant, no cookies needed | Privacy concerns with session recordings |
| Pricing | $9/month for full analytics | $32+/month for just behavior insights |
Hotjar: Pros & Cons
✓Hotjar Pros
- •Excellent heatmaps
- •Session recordings
- •User feedback tools
✗Hotjar Cons
- •Not a full analytics solution
- •No pageview or traffic analytics
- •No revenue tracking
- •No conversion funnels
- •Privacy concerns with recordings
- •Need separate analytics tool
Why Teams Are Choosing TrackFox
Setup in 2 Minutes
Run npx trackfox add or paste one script tag. No complex configuration or SDK integration needed.
Revenue Attribution
Native integrations with Stripe, PayPal, LemonSqueezy, and Paddle. See which traffic sources drive actual revenue.
Privacy-First
GDPR compliant by default. No cookies required. Your data stays yours—we never sell or use it for advertising.
Conversion Funnels Included
Track user journeys from landing to conversion. Identify drop-off points and optimize your funnel—all included in every plan.
Pricing Comparison
TrackFox
$9 - $199/month
- ✓10k - 10M+ monthly events
- ✓All features included
- ✓14-day free trial
- ✓No credit card required
Hotjar
Free tier, then $32-$171+/month
- ✗Not a full analytics solution
- ✗No pageview or traffic analytics
- ✗No revenue tracking
- ✗No conversion funnels
Try TrackFox free for 14 days
No credit card required. Cancel anytime. All features included.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I import my Hotjar data into TrackFox?
While TrackFox doesn't have a direct Hotjar importer yet, you can export your data as CSV and import it manually. We're working on native integrations.
How long does it take to switch to TrackFox?
Most teams are up and running in under 5 minutes. Simply run npx trackfox add or add the tracking script to your site. You can run TrackFox alongside Hotjar during the transition.
What if I need more features than Hotjar offers?
TrackFox includes conversion funnels, revenue attribution, and custom events in all plans starting at $9/month. Unlike Hotjar, there are no feature gates or enterprise-only upsells.
Is TrackFox cheaper than Hotjar?
TrackFox starts at $9/month with all features included, while Hotjar starts at Free but may cost more for equivalent features.