Head-to-head · Behavior Analytics
Fullstory vs Countly
Fullstory leads on 1 check, Countly on 0, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreFullstory · 8.7/10
- Free planonly Fullstory
- Free trialboth
Fullstory scores higher on our rubric for behavior analytics: 8.7 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.
Fullstory offers free plan; Countly doesn't.
Fullstory is the better fit for teams investigating behavior across web and mobile. Countly is the better fit for teams needing self-hosted analytics across device types.
- Fullstory fits best
Teams investigating behavior across web and mobile
- Countly fits best
Teams needing self-hosted analytics across device types
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Side by side
| Feature | Fullstory 8.7/10 Visit ↗ | Countly 8.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.7 | 8.6 |
| Ranking | #7 in Behavior Analytics | #8 in Behavior Analytics |
| Best for | Teams investigating behavior across web and mobile | Teams needing self-hosted analytics across device types |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | $175/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | 14 days | 14 days |
| Free trial length | 14 days | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Community, Docs | Docs, Community, Tickets |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA |
| Integrations | 18 integrations | 10 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Fullstory 0/6 · Countly 0/6 | ||
| Session replay | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Heatmaps | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Funnels | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Cohort analysis | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Retention analysis | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Automatic event capture | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Fullstory captures behavioral data from websites and mobile apps, then offers session replay, heatmaps, click and scroll maps, product analytics, funnels, journeys, and frustration signals. It is aimed at product, engineering, marketing,… Read the review → |
Countly is a first-party digital analytics and customer experience platform for organizations that want control over behavioral data. SDKs and APIs collect product and visitor data across web, mobile, desktop, and connected-device… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Fullstory — where it wins
- Replays, heatmaps, click and scroll maps, and rage-click detection
- Supports iOS and Android app analytics alongside web analytics
- FullstoryFree includes 30,000 sessions per month and 10 user seats
Where it doesn't
- Paid plan prices and session limits are not displayed
- FullstoryFree limits server-side events to 5,000 per month
- Plan features vary, so buyers must compare tiers against their analytics needs
Countly — where it wins
- Collects behavioral data across web, mobile, desktop, and connected devices
- Analyzes events, funnels, cohorts, retention, revenue, and user profiles
- Offers managed private cloud or self-hosted Enterprise deployment
Where it doesn't
- Flex starts at $175 per month and uses usage-based pricing
- Enterprise pricing is not stated on the published plan details
- Analytics focus may not suit teams seeking session replay
- Fullstory8.7/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
Replay-led web and mobile analytics with heatmaps, funnels, and a permanent free plan.
Visit FullstoryFull verdict → - Countly8.6/10 · 14-day trial
Behavior analytics with flexible deployment and a broad set of product-data tools.
Visit CountlyFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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