Head-to-head · Heatmap Tools
Crazy Egg vs Glassbox
Crazy Egg leads on 0 checks, Glassbox on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreCrazy Egg · 9.2/10
- Free planonly Crazy Egg
- Free trialonly Crazy Egg
Crazy Egg scores higher on our rubric for heatmap tools: 9.2 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.
Crazy Egg is the better fit for small businesses wanting familiar heatmap basics. Glassbox is the better fit for enterprises needing governed web and mobile analytics.
- Crazy Egg fits best
Small businesses wanting familiar heatmap basics
- Glassbox fits best
Enterprises needing governed web and mobile analytics
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Side by side
| Feature | Crazy Egg 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | Glassbox 8.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 8.6 |
| Ranking | #2 in Heatmap Tools | #7 in Heatmap Tools |
| Best for | Small businesses wanting familiar heatmap basics | Enterprises needing governed web and mobile analytics |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $29/mo | — |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | 30 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Browser extension | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, Chrome extension | Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension |
| Compliance | GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML |
| Integrations | 12 integrations | 16 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Crazy Egg 3/3 · Glassbox 3/3 | ||
| Session recordings | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rage-click detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile capture | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Heatmap types | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Monthly session limit | 50 sessions/mo | Not checked yet |
| Recording retention | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Crazy Egg is a website analytics and optimization platform for website owners, marketers, growth teams, agencies, ecommerce companies, and UX professionals. Its core heatmap toolkit includes click, scroll, confetti, overlay, and list maps,… Read the review → |
Glassbox is a digital experience analytics platform for enterprises analyzing websites and mobile apps. It automatically captures digital interactions and technical events, then connects session replay with interaction maps, journey and… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Crazy Egg — where it wins
- Five heatmap formats cover clicks, scrolling, overlays, lists, and confetti.
- Integrations include Shopify, WordPress, Google Tag Manager, and Wix.
- Paid plans add recordings, testing, surveys, analytics, errors, and AI analysis.
Where it doesn't
- The free access option is limited to 50 sessions.
- Displayed monthly prices are billed annually.
- SAML single sign-on is available only on the Enterprise plan.
Glassbox — where it wins
- Captures web and mobile interactions without manual tagging
- Combines replay, heatmaps, funnels, friction, and performance analytics
- Supports cloud, hybrid, and on-premises deployment
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contact with sales
- Replay coverage differs substantially by plan
- Enterprise breadth may exceed simple heatmap needs
- Crazy Egg9.2/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial
A familiar heatmap toolkit with recordings, testing, surveys, and AI analysis.
Visit Crazy EggFull verdict → - Glassbox8.6/10 · Pricing on request
A governed analytics platform for detailed web and mobile behavior analysis.
Visit GlassboxFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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