Microsoft Clarity vs PostHog
Both are in Heatmaps and recording. Here is how their plans, prices and features compare, taken from each vendor's own site.
The main differences
- Fees: Microsoft Clarity states none; PostHog Same free tier each month, then pay for usage.
| Microsoft Clarity | PostHog | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free plan | Free plan |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Not stated by the vendor | Not stated by the vendor |
| Plans | Free ($0) | Free ($0); Pay-as-you-go () |
| Fees | Not stated | Same free tier each month, then pay for usage |
| Best for | Not stated | Not stated |
| Key features | Session recordings with Highlights; Heatmaps for clicks, scrolls and drop-offs; AI summaries and AI chat; AI visibility: tracking AI citations and AI bot crawling | Product and web analytics, 1M events a month free; Session replay, 5,000 recordings a month free; Feature flags (1M requests free) and experiments; Surveys and error tracking |
| Checked on | 2026-10-02 | 2026-10-03 |
Prices change; confirm on the vendor's site before you buy. Full details and sources are on each tool's page.
Microsoft Clarity
- Free forever, per Microsoft
- Recordings, heatmaps and AI summaries all included
- Mobile app analytics through a lightweight SDK
- GDPR and CCPA ready
Trade-offs
- No paid tier or dedicated support plan is described on the page
- Limits on traffic or data retention were not stated on the homepage
PostHog
- Free tier with no credit card that renews monthly, not a trial
- Usage stops at the free limits, so no surprise bills
- Unlimited team members
Trade-offs
- The free plan has 1 project and 1-year data retention
- Pay-as-you-go has no flat price, so cost depends on usage across products
- Platform packages (SSO, audit logs, custom roles) are sold separately