Heap vs Amplitude
Heap is unique in product analytics for its autocapture approach-it records every user interaction automatically and lets teams define events retroactively without code changes. Amplitude requires explicit event instrumentation but offers more powerful querying and behavioral analysis. Heap reduces engineering dependency; Amplitude provides deeper analytical flexibility.
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Digital insights platform vs Digital analytics for product teams.
| Feature | Heap | Amplitude |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing from | Free–custom | Free–$61/mo |
| Pricing | Free (up to 10K sessions/mo); Growth custom; Pro custom | Free (50K MTU); Plus $61/mo; Growth custom |
| Best for | Teams wanting retroactive analysis without re-instrumentation | Teams wanting deep behavioral querying and governance |
| Data capture | Autocapture (100% of interactions) | Explicit event tracking required |
| Retroactive events | Yes, define events from historical data | No, events must be tracked prospectively |
| SQL/warehouse sync | Heap Connect (warehouse export) | Amplitude Data export and SQL |
| Session replay | Heap Session Replay included | Session Replay add-on |
Heap or Amplitude? Who each tool is best for
Heap
Digital insights platform
- Pricing: Free (up to 10K sessions/mo); Growth custom; Pro custom
- Best for: Teams wanting retroactive analysis without re-instrumentation
- Data capture: Autocapture (100% of interactions)
- Retroactive events: Yes, define events from historical data
Starting from Free–custom
Amplitude
Digital analytics for product teams
- Pricing: Free (50K MTU); Plus $61/mo; Growth custom
- Best for: Teams wanting deep behavioral querying and governance
- Data capture: Explicit event tracking required
- Retroactive events: No, events must be tracked prospectively
Starting from Free–$61/mo
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Common questions
Heap's autocapture is reliable for capturing interactions but generates large volumes of raw data that require retroactive definition to be actionable. Teams need discipline in event naming and organization to get value from the data.
Heap significantly reduces instrumentation burden but doesn't eliminate the need for someone who can analyze data and build meaningful event taxonomies. It shifts the work from development to analysis.
Some teams use Heap for autocapture and session replay while using Amplitude for behavioral analysis on key events. This is more costly but gives complete coverage. Most teams pick one primary platform.
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