Microsoft Clarity vs OpenReplay
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of FullStory vs LogRocket vs Hotjar: 11 Best Session Replay Tools 2026. Last verified June 12, 2026.
The short answer
Microsoft Clarity ranks higher on Top 11 (#5 vs #11) for Teams watching real user sessions and heatmaps. Unbeatable value as a completely free tool with unlimited sessions.
At a glance
| Microsoft Clarity | OpenReplay | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #5 / FullStory vs LogRocket vs Hotjar: 11 Best Session Replay Tools 2026 | #11 / FullStory vs LogRocket vs Hotjar: 11 Best Session Replay Tools 2026 |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.4 | — |
| Best for | Best free session replay | Self-hosted open-source replay |
| Pricing | $ (Free) | $ (Free self-hosted) |
| HQ | Redmond, USA | Paris, France |
| Founded | 2020 | 2021 |
Microsoft Clarity
Unbeatable value as a completely free tool with unlimited sessions.
clarity.microsoft.comSee full entry in FullStory vs LogRocket vs Hotjar: 11 Best Session Replay Tools 2026
OpenReplay
Best open-source, self-hosted tool for developers needing data control.
openreplay.comSee full entry in FullStory vs LogRocket vs Hotjar: 11 Best Session Replay Tools 2026
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.