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CRO & Popups

Hotjar vs VWO

An editor-assessed head-to-head for CRO & Popups tools.

4.4
Rating
4.2
Free–paid tiers
Pricing
Custom
N/A
Commission
N/A
n/a
Cookie
n/a
  • Heatmaps
  • Recordings
  • Surveys & feedback
  • Easy setup
Pros
  • A/B + multivariate
  • Surveys & feedback
  • Personalization
  • Good UX
  • Sampled data on free tier
  • Less quantitative than full CDPs
Cons
  • Pricey
  • Best with volume

Hotjar

Hotjar is the standard for behavior analytics. Heatmaps and recordings quickly show what users do, and surveys close the loop on why. A near-default for CRO teams.

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VWO

VWO combines testing, surveys and personalization in one platform, a strong mid-market step up from basic heatmap tools.

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Both tools are editors' picks in CRO & Popups. Your best fit depends on shipping regions, budget and catalog needs \u2014 compare the pros and cons above.