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Smartlook vs Vexo

Both stand on session recording software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Smartlook

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

Smartlook offers recordings and event analytics across web and mobile, with funnels, heatmaps, and crash reports. Its scheduled wind-down and support dates should factor into any decision to use it.

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Vexo combines automatic tracking with session replays, heatmaps, and custom events for supported app stacks. Its free plan includes substantial event and replay allowances, while paid plans extend retention; self-hosting is not available.

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The facts

	Smartlook	Vexo
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, API, iPhone, Web	Android, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Free or on request
Plans published	1	3
Maker	Smartlook	Not published
Website	smartlook.com	vexo.co
On session recording software	#12 of 30	#22 of 30

Smartlook: what it does well

Combines recordings with event-based analytics.
Crash reports connect recordings to preceding events.
SDKs automatically mask passwords, numbers, and form contents.
Lists integrations including Firebase, Salesforce, and Jira.

What to know first

Platform decommissioning is scheduled for 30 September 2027.
No new paid plans have been available since 31 May 2026.
Online support is scheduled to end 31 August 2027.
Free plan REST API limit is 20 requests per hour.

Vexo: what it does well

Automatically tracks navigation, API calls, and errors.
Heatmaps can be compared across app versions.
Free plan includes 500K monthly events and two seats.
Analytics data can be exported in CSV.

What to know first

Free-plan data retention is 60 days.
Vexo does not offer self-hosting.
Paid replay charges apply after 1,000 included sessions.
Additional seats cost $4.90 each.

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