Microsoft Clarity vs Heap
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best Session Replay Tools and The 11 Best Product Analytics Tools. Last verified June 12, 2026.
The short answer
Heap ranks higher on Top 11 (#3 vs #5) for Teams watching real user sessions and heatmaps / Product teams measuring usage and funnels. Best for automatic data capture, enabling retroactive analysis without developer involvement.
At a glance
| Microsoft Clarity | Heap | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #5 / The 11 Best Session Replay Tools | #3 / The 11 Best Product Analytics Tools |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.4 | 8.9 |
| Best for | Best free session replay | Codeless autocapture and retroactive analysis |
| Pricing | $ (Free) | $$$$ (Custom Pricing) |
| HQ | Redmond, USA | San Francisco, USA |
| Founded | 2020 | 2013 |
Microsoft Clarity
Unbeatable value as a completely free tool with unlimited sessions.
clarity.microsoft.comHeap
Best for automatic data capture, enabling retroactive analysis without developer involvement.
heap.ioMethodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.