Microsoft Clarity alternatives: 7 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Microsoft Clarity: fewer segmentation and funnel options than paid tools, and limited recording retention. We ranked 7 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Microsoft Clarity, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Contentsquare currently ranks first.
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Best Microsoft Clarity alternative for most people
ContentsquareHotjar's successor, with surveys and feedback alongside heatmaps and replay.
Best Microsoft Clarity alternative for a free option
OpenReplaySelf-host recordings if you don't want a third party holding session data.
Best Microsoft Clarity alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
MouseflowMore funnel and form analytics, with data kept by an independent vendor.
Best Microsoft Clarity alternative for open source
PostHogAdds product analytics, flags and experiments to replay, with a free tier.
Best Microsoft Clarity alternative for self-hosting
PostHogAdds product analytics, flags and experiments to replay, with a free tier.
Best Microsoft Clarity alternative for iPhone and Android
Google AnalyticsPairs with or replaces Clarity for traffic, acquisition and conversion reporting.
Best Microsoft Clarity alternative for working in the browser
Lucky OrangePaid small-business tool with replay, heatmaps and built-in live chat.
Microsoft Clarity alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Microsoft Clarity?
Contentsquare ranks first right now. Hotjar's successor, with surveys and feedback alongside heatmaps and replay. Mouseflow and PostHog follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Microsoft Clarity?
Yes. Contentsquare (free plan + paid), Mouseflow (free plan + paid), PostHog (free plan + paid) and OpenReplay (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Microsoft Clarity?
Yes: PostHog and OpenReplay. PostHog and OpenReplay can also be self-hosted.
Why do people switch from Microsoft Clarity?
The complaints we hear most: fewer segmentation and funnel options than paid tools; limited recording retention; data handled under Microsoft's terms, which some teams avoid.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Microsoft Clarity, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.