Honest comparison

Webrec vs the alternatives

Session replay, frustration detection, product analytics, heatmaps, surveys, and enterprise tools -- all open source. Here is an honest look at how we compare with established products.

Feature comparison

Feature
Webrec
FullStory
Hotjar
LogRocket
Session Replay
Error Tracking
Click Heatmaps
Scroll Heatmaps
Dead Click Detection
Rage Click Detection
Frustration Scoring
Funnel Analysis
User Journey Visualisation
Retention Analysis
Trend Analysis
Custom Dashboards
In-App Surveys
AI Session Summaries
Inspect Mode
Network Inspector
Web Vitals
Console Logs
Custom Events
User Identification
Session Tags & Collections
Saved Search Views
CSV Data Export
SSO / SAML
Audit Log
Jira Integration
Linear Integration
Open Source
Self-Hosted Option
No Per-Seat Pricing
EU Data Hosting
GDPR Compliant
Mobile App Support
Integrations (50+)

Pricing comparison

Prices are approximate and reflect publicly available pricing as of early 2026. Actual pricing may vary.

Tool
Free tier
Paid starts at
Paid sessions
Per-seat pricing
Webrec
1,000
$29/mo
25,000
No
FullStory
1,000
~$199/mo
~5,000
Yes
Hotjar
35/day
$32/mo
100/day
No
LogRocket
1,000
$99/mo
10,000
Yes

Detailed comparison

Webrec vs FullStory

Enterprise digital experience intelligence platform.

Where Webrec does well

  • Open source -- you can audit the code and self-host
  • No per-seat pricing -- add your whole team without extra cost
  • Lighter SDK (147KB vs ~350KB) with less impact on page performance
  • Simpler pricing with no sales calls required for a quote
  • Built-in in-app surveys (NPS, ratings, open text)
  • Inspect mode for clicking elements directly in replay
  • Linear integration alongside Jira

Where FullStory is stronger

  • Mobile app session recording (iOS, Android)
  • Larger ecosystem of integrations (Salesforce, Segment, etc.)
  • SOC 2 Type II certified
  • Larger team with dedicated support and customer success

Bottom line: FullStory is a mature enterprise platform. If you need mobile recording or a large ecosystem of third-party integrations, FullStory is the stronger choice. Webrec now matches FullStory on analytics (funnels, journeys, retention, dashboards), frustration detection, SSO, and audit logs -- at a fraction of the cost with no per-seat fees.

Webrec vs Hotjar

Heatmaps, recordings, and surveys for product teams.

Where Webrec does well

  • Includes error tracking, network inspection, and console logs
  • Open source with a self-hosted option
  • Higher session limits on comparable plans
  • Full developer tools (stack traces, network waterfall)
  • Product analytics (funnels, journeys, retention, custom dashboards)
  • Dead click and frustration detection built in
  • SSO/SAML, audit log, and Jira/Linear integration
  • AI session summaries and inspect mode

Where Hotjar is stronger

  • More mature heatmap visualisation tools
  • Larger library of integrations
  • Easier for non-technical users with a simpler UI
  • Established brand with a much larger user base

Bottom line: Hotjar is great for non-technical teams who want simple heatmaps and surveys. Webrec now includes in-app surveys alongside much deeper technical tools -- error tracking, network inspection, product analytics, and frustration detection. If your team includes developers, Webrec offers significantly more depth.

Webrec vs LogRocket

Session replay and error tracking for frontend teams.

Where Webrec does well

  • No per-seat pricing -- add your whole team
  • Includes click and scroll heatmaps
  • Open source with self-hosted deployment
  • In-app surveys (NPS, ratings, open text)
  • User journey visualisation and retention analysis
  • Custom drag-and-drop dashboards
  • Linear integration alongside Jira
  • Simpler setup with fewer configuration requirements

Where LogRocket is stronger

  • More mature error tracking with Redux/Vuex state capture
  • Mobile app support (React Native, iOS, Android)
  • More integrations (Sentry, Datadog, etc.)
  • Performance monitoring dashboard with deeper metrics

Bottom line: LogRocket is a strong choice for teams that need deep state management debugging and mobile support. Webrec now matches LogRocket on enterprise features (SSO, audit log, Jira) and goes further with heatmaps, surveys, journey visualisation, and custom dashboards -- all without per-seat pricing.

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