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Hotjar shows what users do. RecRam asks users why.

Hotjar heatmaps and session recordings show behavior passively. RecRam video forms ask users to explain their experience directly — AI analyzes sentiment, themes, and intent. Try free.

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Trusted by forward-thinking teams

Bilisim Vadisi
Connivo
Cowealthy
Humon
Mobidictum
Novocycle
Saykal
Sigorta Hizli Teklif
Vaga
Bilisim Vadisi
Connivo
Cowealthy
Humon
Mobidictum
Novocycle
Saykal
Sigorta Hizli Teklif
Vaga
Research Method
HotjarHotjar

Passive observation: heatmaps, session recordings, scroll maps, and click tracking. Infers intent from behavior.

RecRamRecRam

Active collection: video forms where users explain their experience, frustrations, and needs directly. AI analyzes sentiment and themes from their own words.

Qualitative Feedback
HotjarHotjar

Surveys and polls for text feedback. On-page feedback widgets for thumbs up/down ratings and text notes.

RecRamRecRam

Video and voice responses from users — they show and explain their problem, not just rate it. AI transcribes and scores every response automatically.

User Testing
HotjarHotjar

Session recordings show what happened during a user's session. No moderation or task-based prompting.

RecRamRecRam

Unmoderated video user tests: prompt users with specific tasks, they record their screen + webcam while completing them. AI surfaces key moments and friction points.

Bug Reporting
HotjarHotjar

Session recordings capture bugs passively — but you must find them in the recording archive.

RecRamRecRam

Users actively record and submit bug reports via RecRam. Screen + webcam video shows the exact error. AI transcribes their description and flags urgency.

Async Follow-up
HotjarHotjar

No async communication with users who complete sessions or surveys.

RecRamRecRam

Room enables 1:1 async video conversations with any respondent after submission — follow up with a personal video question, they reply on their time.

Pricing
HotjarHotjar

Hotjar Basic free (35 daily sessions). Plus from $39/month, Business from $99/month.

RecRamRecRam

RecRam free-forever plan (100 responses/month). Paid plans from $29/month. Best used alongside Hotjar — passive + active data together.

Feature Comparison: RecRam vs Hotjar

RecRam wins on 4 exclusive features

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Hotjar
RecRam
Video Form Responses
AI Transcription
Sentiment Analysis
Async 1:1 Room
Heatmaps
Session Recordings
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Click & Scroll Tracking
NPS / Survey Widgets
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Free Plan
No Account for Respondents

What our users say

Verified reviews from real users on G2.

“RecRam completely transformed our video feedback process. Widget integration took minutes.”

Batuhan A.
Batuhan A.
CEO · Mobidictum
G2

“Greatly needed and right on time! Easy to use, smart, and practical tool.”

S
Sena Y.
Marketing Lead · Enterprise
G2

“RecRam has really helped us sync customer data and analyze them for personalized targeting.”

P
Pritam G.
Product Manager · Mid-Market
G2

Powerful capabilities, one platform

Core capabilities that come built-in with RecRam.

Video Recording

One-click HD video recording right from the browser. No app download needed.

Screen Recording

Full screen, tab, or window recording. Show issues in context.

Voice Recording

Audio-only responses supported. No camera pressure for respondents.

AI Analysis

Auto transcription, sentiment analysis, and theme extraction. Included on all plans.

Custom Branding

Logo, color, and domain customization. No RecRam badge visible.

Multi-Language

Forms and widgets work in 30+ languages. Ready for global teams.

Three products, one platform

Room, Video Forms, and Magnet — the unified solution competitors can't match.

Room

1:1 async video messaging. Build personal connections. Recipients reply without an account.

Explore

Video Forms

Interactive video surveys. Conditional logic, screen recording, and AI analysis built in.

Explore

Magnet

Embeddable video widget for your website. Integrate with a single line of code.

Explore

Seamless Integration With Your Workflow

Connect RecRam with your existing tools. 5-minute integration—no technical expertise required.

Webhooks & API

Receive real-time notifications and full API access to build RecRam directly into your own product.

Zapier

Zapier

Connect with thousands of apps via Zapier. Trigger actions instantly when a video form is submitted.

Make

Make

Visually build, create and automate workflows connecting RecRam to any app or API.

n8n

n8n

Fair-code workflow automation. Trigger complex logic directly and self-host your data securely.

Setup in 5 minutes
No code required
14-day free trial
No credit card needed
Reply without account
Recipients never sign up

Switch from Hotjar to RecRam

Ask your users directly — with video

Collect video explanations of user experience — AI analyzes the 'why' that Hotjar can't show you.

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RecRam vs Hotjar — FAQ

Common questions about using RecRam alongside or instead of Hotjar for user research.

RecRam and Hotjar serve complementary purposes. Hotjar captures passive behavioral data — what users did. RecRam captures active qualitative data — what users say about their experience. Most UX teams use both: Hotjar to see behavior patterns, RecRam to collect video explanations of why those patterns exist.

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