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Use-case fit · Prompt 2 of 8 · July 2026A real buyer question from the July 2026 snapshot, asked 3× to each of the three models. 9 answers recorded.
“We want to watch recordings of how users move through our signup flow. What should we use?”
ChatGPT answered 3× this snapshot …analysis you want beyond just watching videos. If you want a quick, reliable default: Hotjar or Microsoft Clarity are the easiest to start with. They give you session recordings, heatmaps, and basic funnels. Clarity is free and surprisingly good. If you want deeper product analytics + replays: PostHog is a strong choice (especially if you want open-source or self-hosted). Combines event tracking, funnels, and…
Named across its answers: 1. Hotjar2. PostHog3. FullStory4. Microsoft Clarity5. LogRocket
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Claude answered 3× this snapshot Session Recording Tools For watching how users move through your signup flow, you should use a session recording / replay tool. Popular Options Tool Best For Hotjar All-in-one (recordings + heatmaps + funnels) FullStory Detailed search/filtering of sessions LogRocket Combining session replay with error tracking Microsoft Clarity Free option with solid features PostHog Open-source, self-hostable option Heap Combining…
Named across its answers: 1. FullStory2. Hotjar3. LogRocket4. Microsoft Clarity5. Heap
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Gemini answered 3× this snapshot …Here are the top recommendations categorized by use case: Best for Most People: Hotjar Hotjar is the industry standard for marketers and UX designers. It’s very easy to set up and provides a "Heatmap" view alongside recordings. Pros: Very user-friendly interface; includes surveys and feedback widgets; generous free tier. Cons: Can get expensive as traffic grows; less focus on technical debugging (like console…
Named across its answers: 1. Microsoft Clarity2. FullStory3. LogRocket4. PostHog5. Hotjar
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FullStory holds the edge in average position at 2.7 versus Microsoft Clarity's 3, though Clarity's perfect 9-of-9 mention rate matches FullStory's, making both effectively co-dominant on this question. Lucky Orange, Smartlook, Mouseflow, and Splunk are invisible here despite category rankings, which means buyers asking this specific use-case question will never encounter them.
AI-generated read of the July 2026 measurements.