Hotjar vs Substack

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Pricing, plan by plan

Which should you pick?

Questions people ask

Is Hotjar or Substack better?

Neither clearly leads. Hotjar starts at Free and Substack at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.

Which is cheaper, Hotjar or Substack?

Hotjar starts at Free and Substack at Free.

Does Hotjar or Substack run on more platforms?

Hotjar runs on Web. Substack runs on Web, Mobile.

Can I use Hotjar for free?

Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.

What is Hotjar best used for?

Hotjar is most often used for user behavior analysis, conversion optimization, ux research, customer feedback. Of those, user behavior analysis and conversion optimization are not what Substack is typically brought in for.

What can Hotjar do that Substack cannot?

Hotjar covers Heatmaps, Session recordings, Feedback widgets, Surveys. Substack covers Newsletter publishing, Subscriber management, Paid subscriptions, Email analytics.