Smartlook vs FullStory

Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Session Replay Tools (2026). Last verified June 12, 2026.

The short answer

FullStory ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #4) for Teams watching real user sessions and heatmaps. Best for its flawless playback and automatic event indexing, enabling deep, retroactive analysis.

At a glance

SmartlookFullStory
Top 11 rank#4 / The 11 Best Session Replay Tools (2026)#1 / The 11 Best Session Replay Tools (2026)
Score (out of 9.4)8.69.3
Best forWeb and native mobile appsHigh-fidelity, proactive analytics
Pricing$$ ($55 to $111+/mo)$$$$ (Custom enterprise plans)
HQBrno, Czech RepublicAtlanta, USA
Founded20162014

Smartlook

Best for its strong support of native mobile app session replay.

www.smartlook.com

See full entry in The 11 Best Session Replay Tools (2026)

FullStory

Best for its flawless playback and automatic event indexing, enabling deep, retroactive analysis.

www.fullstory.com

See full entry in The 11 Best Session Replay Tools (2026)

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