Alternatives
Tool roundups and alternatives
Honest, no-hype roundups of the tools worth knowing, what each is best for, and where each falls short. firsteyes is in the mix, listed on the same terms as everything else.
The Best Hotjar Alternatives in 2026
Hotjar is the default name in heatmaps and session recordings, but it is not the only option, and it is not always the right one. Depending on whether you want free recordings, an all-in-one analytics platform, or an instant audit instead of raw data, a different tool may fit better.
Read the roundup →The Best Website Audit Tools in 2026
"Website audit" means different things depending on what you are auditing: technical performance, SEO, accessibility, or conversion. No single tool covers all of them well, so the right pick depends on the question you are asking.
Read the roundup →Prefer a direct head-to-head? See our comparison pages.
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