Microsoft Clarity vs PostHog
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Session Replay Tools. Last verified June 12, 2026.
The short answer
Microsoft Clarity ranks higher on Top 11 (#5 vs #7) for Teams watching real user sessions and heatmaps. Unbeatable value as a completely free tool with unlimited sessions.
At a glance
| Microsoft Clarity | PostHog | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #5 / The 11 Best Session Replay Tools | #7 / The 11 Best Session Replay Tools |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.4 | 8 |
| Best for | Best free session replay | Open-source analytics suite |
| Pricing | $ (Free) | $$ (Usage-based) |
| HQ | Redmond, USA | San Francisco, USA |
| Founded | 2020 | 2020 |
Microsoft Clarity
Unbeatable value as a completely free tool with unlimited sessions.
clarity.microsoft.comMethodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.