Heap
SISTRIX
| Feature | Heap | SISTRIX |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free only | From $99/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.3 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Best For | product-teams, growth-teams, ux-researchers, data-analysts | european-seo-teams, agencies, enterprise-brands, in-house-seo |
| Founded | 2013 | 2008 |
| Auto Capture | ✓ | ✗ |
| Retroactive Analytics | ✓ | ✗ |
| Session Replay | ✓ | ✗ |
| Journey Mapping | ✓ | ✗ |
| Funnels | ✓ | ✗ |
| Retention | ✓ | ✗ |
| Visibility Index | ✗ | ✓ |
| Keyword Research | ✗ | ✓ |
| Competitor Analysis | ✗ | ✓ |
| Content Assistant | ✗ | ✓ |
| Link Module | ✗ | ✓ |
| Optimizer | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Heap Pros
- Auto-capture all events
- No code required for tracking
- Retroactive analysis possible
- Session replay included
✗ Heap Cons
- Expensive at scale
- Can be data-overwhelming
- Slower than event-based tools
✓ SISTRIX Pros
- Best visibility index in Europe
- Comprehensive toolbox
- Strong competitive analysis
- Reliable historical data
✗ SISTRIX Cons
- More expensive than alternatives
- EU-focused (less US data)
- Learning curve for beginners
The Verdict
Heap is built for product teams and growth teams, with a focus on auto-capture and retroactive-analytics. SISTRIX targets european seo teams and agencies and leads with visibility-index and keyword-research.
Heap uses custom enterprise pricing, while SISTRIX starts at $99/mo — a tangible advantage for teams with a fixed budget.
Heap has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. SISTRIX requires a paid subscription from day one.
This is a genuinely close comparison. If you can, sign up for both free trials (where available) and run a one-week test with your actual team tasks before deciding.