Heap

vs

Segment

In-depth comparison to help you make the right choice for your product analytics needs

Heap

Auto-Capture

Automatic event tracking with retroactive analytics and session replay

Pricing
Custom
8,000+
Founded 2013

Segment

Data Infrastructure

Customer data platform with powerful integrations and data routing

Pricing
$120 - Custom
25,000+
Founded 2011

Key Features

Compare the core capabilities of each platform

Heap

  • Automatic event capture
  • Retroactive analysis
  • Session replay
  • User journeys
  • Virtual events
  • Data science tools
  • Custom funnels

Segment

  • Customer data platform
  • Event collection
  • Data routing
  • 300+ integrations
  • Data governance
  • Privacy controls
  • Real-time streaming

Strengths

What users love about each platform

Heap

  • No code required for tracking
  • Retroactive data analysis
  • Comprehensive autocapture

Segment

  • Best-in-class integrations
  • Clean data infrastructure
  • Great developer experience

Limitations

What could be better with each platform

Heap

  • Can be expensive
  • Large data volumes

Segment

  • Not a pure analytics tool
  • Can be complex to set up

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