FullStory
Majestic
| Feature | FullStory | Majestic |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free only | Free / from $49.99/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.4 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Best For | product-teams, ux-designers, enterprise-apps, conversion-optimization | link-builders, seo-professionals, agencies, enterprise-seo |
| Founded | 2014 | 2004 |
| Session Replay | ✓ | ✗ |
| Heatmaps | ✓ | ✗ |
| Product Analytics | ✓ | ✗ |
| Error Tracking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Frustration Signals | ✓ | ✗ |
| User Journeys | ✓ | ✗ |
| Data Export | ✓ | ✗ |
| Site Explorer | ✗ | ✓ |
| Trust Flow | ✗ | ✓ |
| Citation Flow | ✗ | ✓ |
| Backlink History | ✗ | ✓ |
| Bulk Backlink Checker | ✗ | ✓ |
| Topical Trust Flow | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ FullStory Pros
- High-fidelity session replay with DOM rendering
- AI-powered insights surface frustration signals
- Combines qualitative and quantitative analytics
- Privacy-first with PII exclusion controls
✗ FullStory Cons
- Expensive for high-traffic sites
- Free plan limited to 1,000 sessions/month
- Can slow page performance with full recording
✓ Majestic Pros
- Largest backlink database available
- Unique Trust Flow metric
- Historical index going back years
- Powerful bulk analysis
✗ Majestic Cons
- Focused only on links (no keyword research)
- Steep learning curve
- Expensive API access
The Verdict
FullStory is built for product teams and ux designers, with a focus on session-replay and heatmaps. Majestic targets link builders and seo professionals and leads with site-explorer and trust-flow.
FullStory uses custom enterprise pricing, while Majestic starts at $49.99/mo — a tangible advantage for teams with a fixed budget.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
FullStory edges out on user ratings (4.4 vs 4.1). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Feature-wise, FullStory offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Majestic takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: FullStory has a slight overall edge — but if largest backlink database available matters most to you, Majestic may still be the right call.