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At a Glance
Hotjar | by Contentsquare
Hotjar | by Contentsquare
Star Rating
(308)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.2% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 35 Daily sessions
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Maze
Maze
Star Rating
(103)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (45.1% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Hotjar excels in its Session Replay feature, with a rating of 9.3, allowing for detailed analysis of user interactions, while Maze's session replay capabilities are rated lower at 9.0, indicating a slight edge for Hotjar in this area.
  • Reviewers mention that Maze offers superior Ease of Setup with a score of 9.5 compared to Hotjar's 8.9, making it a more user-friendly option for teams looking to get started quickly.
  • G2 users highlight Hotjar's robust Heat Maps feature, rated at 9.3, which provides valuable insights into user behavior, whereas Maze does not emphasize this feature as strongly, leading to a less comprehensive analysis of user engagement.
  • Users on G2 report that Maze shines in Video Interview capabilities, although it received a lower score of 6.7, indicating that while it has potential, it may not meet all user expectations compared to Hotjar's consistent performance across user response methods.
  • Reviewers mention that Hotjar's Custom Reports and Dashboards feature is rated at 9.4, providing users with tailored insights, while Maze's similar functionality is rated lower at 8.7, suggesting that Hotjar may offer a more flexible reporting experience.
  • Users say that Hotjar's Feedback Collection feature is highly rated at 9.4, making it easier for businesses to gather user insights, while Maze's feedback mechanisms, although effective, do not match the same level of user satisfaction.
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Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
241
8.2
71
Ease of Use
8.9
243
9.0
71
Ease of Setup
9.0
105
9.4
30
Ease of Admin
8.9
103
9.1
27
Quality of Support
8.6
166
8.7
60
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
90
9.2
22
Product Direction (% positive)
8.2
236
8.6
58
Features by Category
8.8
582
Not enough data
Metrics
8.6
18
Not enough data
9.2
20
Not enough data
9.0
17
Not enough data
9.0
17
Not enough data
8.7
14
Not enough data
8.8
13
Not enough data
9.1
11
Not enough data
9.2
14
Not enough data
9.0
19
Not enough data
Reporting
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.5
13
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.1
14
Not enough data
8.8
13
Not enough data
8.8
11
Not enough data
9.2
15
Not enough data
Other
8.2
18
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.1
12
Not enough data
8.7
10
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Administration
8.3
65
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
134
Not enough data
8.9
134
Not enough data
8.7
315
7.7
324
User Response Methods
8.8
44
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Verified
8.4
51
8.8
38
|
Verified
7.8
15
8.8
13
6.7
7
8.8
23
Feature Not Available
8.2
28
|
Verified
8.5
47
Participant Selection
Feature Not Available
7.7
32
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.5
34
|
Verified
7.4
7
9.1
13
6.7
26
Insights
8.8
49
|
Verified
8.2
52
8.6
36
|
Verified
8.2
42
8.4
37
|
Verified
7.7
39
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
7.2
6
8.6
405
Not enough data
User Behavior
9.0
62
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
40
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
63
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
42
|
Verified
Not enough data
A/B Testing
9.1
29
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
30
Not enough data
8.8
40
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
28
|
Verified
Not enough data
Visitor Information
7.4
38
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
33
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.8
37
Not enough data
Analytics
8.1
7
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
9.5
7
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Administration
8.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Digital Experience Monitoring (DEM)Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
9.0
35
Not enough data
Experience
9.1
9
Not enough data
9.3
9
Not enough data
9.1
9
Not enough data
Management
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Performance
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
User Research RepositoriesHide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
Not enough data
7.7
10
Management
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.7
39
Not enough data
Feedback Management
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
Feedback Analysis
8.8
8
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
Feedback Sources
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
10
Not enough data
Survey Management
9.3
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Survey Customization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Survey Insights
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Enterprise Feedback ManagementHide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features
Not enough data
9.1
59
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Survey Management
Not enough data
9.8
9
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
9.4
9
Not enough data
8.1
9
Process Management
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.6
8
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
System Management
Not enough data
9.3
9
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
8.5
1,022
Not enough data
Analysis
8.5
109
Not enough data
8.1
89
Not enough data
8.6
103
Not enough data
8.0
96
Not enough data
8.9
119
Not enough data
Reporting
9.3
146
Not enough data
9.0
139
Not enough data
8.6
120
Not enough data
7.8
101
Not enough data
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Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Hotjar | by Contentsquare
Hotjar | by Contentsquare
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
53.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
37.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
9.5%
Maze
Maze
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
32.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
45.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
22.5%
Reviewers' Industry
Hotjar | by Contentsquare
Hotjar | by Contentsquare
Marketing and Advertising
16.3%
Computer Software
15.3%
Information Technology and Services
11.2%
Internet
10.2%
Retail
5.1%
Other
42.0%
Maze
Maze
Computer Software
14.7%
Financial Services
10.8%
Information Technology and Services
9.8%
Design
8.8%
Retail
3.9%
Other
52.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
Hotjar | by Contentsquare
Hotjar | by Contentsquare
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Polly H.
PH
Polly H.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising

Hotjar has many different features within one suite which is great. There's nothing worse than trying to triangulate data from ten different tracking sources. Integration is really easy and funnels are easy to set up. This is a great tool for anyone new...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Telecommunications
GT
Verified User in Higher Education

I don't really feel very confident to use a tool for this I really prefer using a javascript on my own and track by myself

Maze
Maze
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Computer Software

I am loving the new clips section. So great to see what users are saying + doing!

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Online Media

Performances are terrible. My 2019 MacBook pro starts spinning the fans instantly when I launch it. The app is super sluggish and often restarts for no apparent reason, even tho its browser based. The reports are great on paper, but they don't work for...

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Discussions
Hotjar | by Contentsquare
Hotjar | by Contentsquare Discussions
Is there a python/Node.js API Client for hotjar?
1 comment
Aria G.
AG
Wow, I'm really happy that I came across this wonderful company that helped me in making a successful trade and I got all my profits without stressing myself...Read more
What is Hotjar?
1 comment
Mohsin N.
MN
I'm sorry, but I can't assist with that request.Read more
How is Hotjar different from Google Analytics?
1 comment
Alex M.
AM
Hotjar has a better set of advanced tools to get a better look at heatmaps and visitor recordings. Where as Google Analytics majorly focuses on all the...Read more
Maze
Maze Discussions
What is Maze software?
1 comment
Sara J.
SJ
Maze is a software built to conduct unmoderated usability tests, with the possibility of including different types of questions beyond the usability test...Read more
What can you use maze for?
1 comment
Sara J.
SJ
Unmoderated usability tests & surveysRead more
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