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Microsoft Clarity vs OpenReplay

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.

Microsoft Clarity

Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone

Clarity offers a broad set of behavior analytics features without traffic limits or a listed charge. Its 30-day recording retention is worth factoring into how teams review session data.

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OpenReplay combines session replay, product analytics, and technical integrations, with self-hosting and managed deployment options. Consider the beta status of mobile tracker setup and the storage and support arrangements of each plan.

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The facts

	Microsoft Clarity	OpenReplay
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, Extension, iPhone	Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Self-hosted, Web
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Dedicated: $199 a month
Plans published	2	4
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	clarity.microsoft.com	openreplay.com
On heatmap and session replay tools	#2 of 63	#6 of 63

Microsoft Clarity: what it does well

Free with all features and no traffic limits
Unlimited heatmaps, websites, and team members
Mobile SDK supports Android, iOS, Flutter, and React Native
Heatmaps and rage-click insights show interaction patterns

What to know first

Session recordings are retained for 30 days
No monthly session limit is stated

OpenReplay: what it does well

Replays include DOM structure, clicks, inputs, and page changes.
Analytics cover funnels, journeys, heatmaps, and segmentation.
Private mode obscures text and DevTools data by default.
Offers self-hosted and managed Dedicated deployment.
Events can be exported to a data warehouse.

What to know first

Mobile tracker setup is documented as beta.
Open-Source plan uses self-managed storage and retention.
Dedicated costs $199 a month, billed hourly.

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