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Hotjar Is Now Contentsquare: What This Means for Your Plan and Pricing

Contentsquare completed its acquisition of Hotjar in July 2025. Existing Hotjar plans are being migrated to a new unified platform with different pricing tiers. Here is what changed, what is coming, and what you need to do.

Timeline

September 2021

Contentsquare acquires Hotjar

Acquisition announced. Hotjar continues operating independently with its own brand, team, and pricing.

2022-2024

Integration work

Backend integration between Contentsquare enterprise analytics and Hotjar self-serve product. Hotjar brand and pricing remain unchanged.

July 2025

Merger completed

Hotjar Ltd. (Malta) officially merged into Contentsquare Group. Billing entities changed. Legal terms updated.

December 2025

New pricing launched

Contentsquare launches unified Growth, Pro, and Enterprise tiers. Growth starts at $49/mo (annual), replacing the separate Observe/Ask model.

2026 (ongoing)

Customer migration

Existing Hotjar customers being migrated to the new Contentsquare platform. Account owners notified 30+ days before migration.

What Changed

AreaBefore (Hotjar)After (Contentsquare)
Billing entityHotjar Ltd. (Malta)Contentsquare SAS or regional entity
Product structureObserve + Ask (separate products)Unified platform (one subscription)
Plan scopePer-site plansAccount-level plans (covers all sites)
Pricing tiersBasic, Plus, Business, Scale (x2)Growth ($49/mo), Pro (custom), Enterprise (custom)
Session modelDaily session caps with samplingUsage-based, no sampling on paid tiers
Free tierObserve Basic + Ask BasicFree tier preserved (details TBD)
SupportHotjar support teamContentsquare support

New Contentsquare Pricing

Growth

$49/mo

$40/mo annual

  • Heatmaps + recordings
  • Surveys + feedback
  • All sites in account
  • Usage-based sessions
  • No sampling on paid

Pro

Custom

Contact sales

  • Everything in Growth
  • Advanced analytics
  • Journey mapping
  • Impact quantification
  • Dedicated support

Enterprise

Custom

Contact sales

  • Everything in Pro
  • SSO/SAML
  • Custom integrations
  • SLA guarantees
  • Dedicated CSM

The Growth tier at $49/mo is notably cheaper than the old Observe Plus ($39) + Ask Plus ($59) = $98/mo combined. However, usage-based pricing means costs scale with traffic, which may be higher for large sites.

What Existing Customers Should Do

1. Check your migration timeline

Log into your Hotjar account. Look for a migration notice or banner. You will receive email notification at least 30 days before your account moves. No action is required on your part.

2. Compare pricing before renewal

Your existing contract terms are honored through the current term. At renewal, compare the new Contentsquare tiers against your current Hotjar plan. The Growth tier may be cheaper than your current Observe + Ask combination.

3. Evaluate alternatives

The merger is a natural decision point. If you have been considering Microsoft Clarity (free), PostHog (open source), or FullStory (enterprise), now is the time to evaluate. See our alternatives comparison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my Hotjar plan get more expensive?
It depends on your current plan. The new Contentsquare Growth tier starts at $49/mo (annual billing), which is comparable to Hotjar Observe Plus + Ask Basic. If you are on Hotjar Business or Scale, the new Pro and Enterprise tiers may be priced differently. Contentsquare has committed to honoring existing contracts through their term, but pricing may change at renewal.
Can I stay on my current Hotjar plan?
Not indefinitely. Contentsquare is migrating all Hotjar customers to the new platform gradually through 2026. You will be notified at least 30 days before your account is migrated. Legacy Observe/Ask plans will eventually be deprecated.
What happens to my Hotjar data during migration?
Your existing data (heatmaps, recordings, survey responses) is preserved during migration. The new Contentsquare platform provides continued access to historical data. However, some legacy features may work differently on the new platform.
Is the new Contentsquare pricing better or worse?
For most users, the unified pricing is simpler (one subscription instead of two). The Growth tier at $49/mo is cheaper than Observe Plus + Ask Plus combined ($98/mo). However, the new platform uses usage-based pricing that may cost more for high-traffic sites depending on the specific plan.