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Lucky Orange vs Datorama

Lucky Orange logo

Lucky Orange

Software

All-in-one conversion optimization

From
Free
Rated
-
Datorama logo

Datorama

Software

Marketing analytics and insights platform

From
$1500/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Lucky Orange has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: Lucky Orange covers Heatmaps, Datorama covers Multi-channel data consolidation.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Lucky Orange and Datorama actually diverge.

Attributes where Lucky Orange and Datorama differ
AttributeLucky OrangeDatorama
Starting priceFree$1500/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, Mobile, Api
Founded20122016

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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.

Only in Lucky Orange

  • Heatmaps
  • Session Recordings
  • Live Chat
  • Surveys
  • Form Analytics
  • Shopify
  • WordPress
  • BigCommerce

Only in Datorama

  • Multi-channel data consolidation
  • AI-powered insights
  • Custom dashboards
  • Automated reporting
  • Predictive analytics
  • Data blending
  • Real-time monitoring
  • Anomaly detection

What people use each for

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

Lucky Orange

  • User experience analysisnot Datorama
  • Bug reproductionnot Datorama
  • Conversion optimizationnot Datorama
  • Customer journey mappingnot Datorama
  • Usability testingnot Datorama

Datorama

  • Marketing analyticsnot Lucky Orange
  • Performance monitoringnot Lucky Orange
  • Campaign analysisnot Lucky Orange
  • ROI measurementnot Lucky Orange

Where each one falls short

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

Lucky Orange

  • Session-based pricing scales poorly during traffic spikes or successful campaigns
  • Lacks A/B testing capabilities that competitors like Crazy Egg offer
  • Less privacy-focused than Hotjar for session recording data

Datorama

Nothing recorded yet. See the Datorama review.

Pricing, plan by plan

Lucky Orange

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 100 monthly sessions
    • 30 days data retention
    • Basic features
  • Build$32/month
    • 5,000 monthly sessions
    • Live chat
    • Heatmaps
  • Grow$72/month
    • 15,000 monthly sessions
    • All Build features
  • Expand$184/month
    • 50,000 monthly sessions
    • All features

Datorama

$1500/month
  • Growth$1500/month
    • Up to 25 data sources
    • Standard dashboards
    • Basic insights
  • Scale$3500/month
    • Up to 100 data sources
    • Advanced dashboards
    • AI-powered insights
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Unlimited data sources
    • Custom integrations
    • Dedicated support

Which should you pick?

Choose Lucky Orange if

  • You need heatmaps.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want session recordings.

Choose Datorama if

  • You need multi-channel data consolidation.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, Api.
  • You also want ai-powered insights.

Questions people ask

Is Lucky Orange or Datorama better?
Neither clearly leads. Lucky Orange starts at Free and Datorama at $1500/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Lucky Orange or Datorama?
Lucky Orange has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Lucky Orange and $1500/month for Datorama.
Does Lucky Orange or Datorama run on more platforms?
Lucky Orange runs on Web. Datorama runs on Web, Mobile, Api.
Can I use Lucky Orange for free?
Yes. Lucky Orange has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Datorama starts at $1500/month.
What is Lucky Orange best used for?
Lucky Orange is most often used for user experience analysis, bug reproduction, conversion optimization, customer journey mapping. Of those, user experience analysis and bug reproduction are not what Datorama is typically brought in for.
What can Lucky Orange do that Datorama cannot?
Lucky Orange covers Heatmaps, Session Recordings, Live Chat, Surveys. Datorama covers Multi-channel data consolidation, AI-powered insights, Custom dashboards, Automated reporting.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Lucky Orange: What is Lucky Orange's pricing based on?

Lucky Orange uses session-based pricing tiers. The Free plan tracks 100 monthly sessions; Build plan ($32/mo) tracks 5,000 sessions; Grow ($72/mo) tracks 15,000 sessions, up to Scale ($839/mo) for 300,000 sessions.

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Lucky Orange: Does Lucky Orange include live chat?

Yes, unlike pure heatmap tools, Lucky Orange includes live chat with canned responses, operator transfers, co-browsing, and typing preview in all paid plans.

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Lucky Orange: Can I get a 7-day free trial?

Yes, Lucky Orange offers a 7-day free trial with all features on every plan and no credit card required to start.

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Lucky Orange: Does Lucky Orange track session recordings?

Yes, Lucky Orange provides dynamic heatmaps and visitor session recordings showing customer behavior, including drop-offs in conversion funnels.

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Lucky Orange: How is Lucky Orange different from Hotjar?

Lucky Orange combines heatmaps with integrated live chat for real-time support, while Hotjar focuses more on feedback collection and UX research with better privacy defaults.

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