In short
- Heatmaps, scrollmaps, click maps, and confetti view in one tool
- Built-in A/B testing without separate experimentation platform
- Flat monthly pricing rather than per-session usage tiers
- Best fit: SMB and small-team CRO running visual analysis + simple split tests
What is Crazy Egg
Crazy Egg launched in 2005 as one of the first heatmap tools and still defines the SMB visual-analysis category. Heatmaps, scrollmaps, confetti view (where individual clicks come from), and a simple A/B testing module bundled in. Predictable flat pricing.
Where Crazy Egg fits in 2026
Crazy Egg remains a credible pick for SMB CRO teams who want flat predictable pricing rather than per-session metering. The bundled A/B testing module is unusual at this price point and removes the need for a separate experimentation tool on low-traffic sites. Twenty years in the market also means the product is stable, the support is responsive, and the integrations are well-trodden.
The honest trade-off is mindshare. Hotjar took the category from Crazy Egg around 2016 and has held it since. Microsoft Clarity then took the budget conversation with its free tier. Crazy Egg lives in the middle: less polished than Hotjar, not free like Clarity, but with bundled A/B testing that neither offers. Pick Crazy Egg when the bundle and the predictable pricing matter more than category mindshare.
FAQ about Crazy Egg
How much does Crazy Egg cost?
Crazy Egg starts at $29 per month on the Starter plan and goes up through Plus at $99, Pro at $249, and Enterprise at $599, all per month billed annually. Pricing is flat per plan based on pageviews and snapshots, not per session.
Crazy Egg vs Hotjar, what’s the difference?
Crazy Egg focuses on heatmap snapshots, scrollmaps, confetti view, and simple A/B testing with flat monthly pricing. Hotjar (now part of Contentsquare) leans more into session recordings, surveys, and feedback widgets, with a free tier for small sites.
Does Crazy Egg include A/B testing?
Yes, Crazy Egg includes a simple A/B testing tool that lets you run split tests on existing pages without needing a separate experimentation platform. It is best for basic copy, layout, and CTA tests, not advanced server-side experiments.
What are the best Crazy Egg alternatives?
The main alternatives are Microsoft Clarity (free), Hotjar, Mouseflow, Lucky Orange, and FullStory at the enterprise end. Microsoft Clarity is the most popular free alternative; Hotjar is the closest paid competitor.
How to use Crazy Egg?
Sign up at crazyegg.com, install the Crazy Egg snippet on your site, and start your first heatmap or A/B test. Most teams see data within an hour.
Why choose Crazy Egg?
Crazy Egg is one of the oldest heatmap tools with flat monthly pricing and no per-session caps, ideal for SMB CRO teams that want straightforward visual analytics without enterprise complexity.
How does Crazy Egg work?
Crazy Egg captures user interactions via a tracking snippet, then renders heatmaps, scrollmaps, and confetti views by traffic source or device. The same data powers their A/B testing module.
Is Crazy Egg free?
No, Crazy Egg starts at $29/mo with a 30-day free trial.
How to learn Crazy Egg?
Crazy Egg maintains documentation and a Help Center at help.crazyegg.com. Their blog covers CRO and heatmap best practices.
What are Crazy Egg reviews?
Crazy Egg is rated 4.2 on G2 with 127 reviews. See the reviews for detailed feedback.
Does Crazy Egg have an API?
Crazy Egg provides API access on higher-tier plans for snapshot and recording data. Contact their team via crazyegg.com for documentation.
Does Crazy Egg have a trial or a demo?
Yes, Crazy Egg offers a 30-day free trial on all paid plans.
Does Crazy Egg have AI?
Yes, Crazy Egg’s heatmaps include AI Analysis that automatically identifies engagement and friction patterns in click, scroll, and bounce data without needing prompts. Users can also export heatmap data in an AI-ready file for further analysis in ChatGPT, Gemini, or Grok.
Crazy Egg pricing
Crazy Egg pricing starts at $29/mo. Billing: Starter / Plus / Pro / Enterprise. A 30 days free trial is available. See the full Crazy Egg pricing page for current tiers and any add-ons.
