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LiveSession vs UserSesh
Both stand on heatmap and session replay tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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LiveSession brings product metrics, replay, and debugging context together. Consider its setup requirement, session quotas, and retention limits when assessing fit.
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Free plan APIWeb
UserSesh brings behavioral analytics and issue detection together, with setup paths and integrations aimed at AI-assisted software teams. The public beta offers full feature access at no cost, while the listed Pro and Team plans specify different session limits and retention periods.
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| LiveSession | UserSesh | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | API, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Basic: $54 a month | Pro: $19 a month |
| Plans published | 4 | 3 |
| Maker | LiveSession | Not published |
| Website | livesession.io | usersesh.com |
| On heatmap and session replay tools | #16 of 63 | #20 of 63 |
LiveSession: what it does well
- Combines dashboards, funnels, metrics, and custom events
- Replays show clicks, scrolling, and mouse movement
- Includes heatmaps, clickmaps, rage clicks, and error clicks
- Free plan includes 1,000 sessions per month
What to know first
- Requires JavaScript tracking code on a website
- Does not support native mobile apps
- Sessions above the plan quota are not recorded
- Recordings are deleted after the plan retention period
UserSesh: what it does well
- Records include rage-click detection and linked errors.
- Heatmaps show clicks, scroll depth, and movement.
- Alerts can go to Discord or email.
- Public beta has no cost or credit-card requirement.
What to know first
- Pro is limited to 50,000 sessions monthly.
- Pro retains data for 90 days.
- The free beta has no stated fixed end date.
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