Hotjar (Contentsquare) vs Smartlook
Smartlook: Shutting down — acquired by Cisco, absorbed into Splunk. If you're comparing the two, the practical question is where to migrate — and Hotjar (Contentsquare) is a live option; the table below shows what it does and doesn't cover.
Both tools are real-user analytics: a tracking script records what visitors did (clicks, scrolls, sessions). The comparison is about depth, price and extras — but note that NEITHER can evaluate a page before it has traffic; that's what a predictive tool (like our scanner) adds on top.
| CRITERION | Hotjar (Contentsquare) | Smartlook |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Real-user analytics | Real-user analytics |
| Works before launch | — | — |
| Needs a script on your site | Yes | Yes |
| Session replay | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Free tier with generous session limits | — |
| Entry price | From ~$49/mo (split into 3 products since 07/2025) | — |
| Worth knowing | Absorbed into Contentsquare in July 2025; replay + funnels + surveys at volume | Session replay + events |
Whichever you pick — check the page BEFORE it ships.
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