PuppetHand vs Hotjar
PuppetHand vs Hotjar: Developer-First Session Replay
PuppetHand
Developer-focused session replay built on rrweb. Live viewing, bot recording, git integration, and transparent pricing.
Free tier: 10GB | Pro: $29/mo
Hotjar
Hotjar is a popular heatmap and session recording tool focused on UX insights.
Free tier: 35 sessions/day | Plus: $32/mo
Feature Comparison
| Feature | PuppetHand | Hotjar |
|---|---|---|
| Live session viewing | ||
| Bot/automation recording | ||
| Git integration | ||
| API access | All plans | Business+ |
| Custom tags | ||
| Heatmaps | ||
| Surveys | ||
| Network request logging | ||
| Console recording | ||
| Error tracking |
Why Choose PuppetHand
- +Better developer tooling (API, git integration, error tracking)
- +Live session viewing for support
- +Record Puppeteer/Playwright automations
- +More generous free tier (storage-based, not session-count)
- +Lower starting price with more features
When to Choose Hotjar
- -No heatmaps (Hotjar excels here)
- -No built-in surveys or feedback widgets
- -Newer product with smaller community
Ready to try PuppetHand?
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