Comparison
ExperimentHQ vs VWO A/B Testing vs Full CRO Suite
TL;DR — Verdict
Choose ExperimentHQ if you primarily need A/B testing and want transparent pricing. Choose VWO if you need integrated heatmaps and session recordings and have enterprise budget.
Choose ExperimentHQ if...
- You primarily need A/B testing
- You want transparent pricing
- You care about page performance
- You don't need heatmaps
Choose VWO if...
- You need integrated heatmaps
- You need session recordings
- You have $10K+/year budget
- You want an all-in-one CRO suite
90%
Cost savings
2 min
Setup time
20×
Lighter script
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | ExperimentHQ | VWO |
|---|---|---|
| Visual Editor | ||
| Free Plan | ||
| Self-Serve Signup | Limited | |
| Setup Time | 2 minutes | Hours-days |
| Script Size | <5KB | ~100KB |
| Heatmaps | ||
| Session Recordings | ||
| A/B Testing | ||
| No-Flicker (Default) | ||
| Cancel Anytime | Contract |
Cost of Ownership (12 Months)
ExperimentHQFree: $0/year
Pro: $588/year
Scale: $1,788/year
V
VWOTesting: ~$10,000+/year
Insights: ~$15,000+/year
Full Stack: ~$30,000+/year
The Bottom Line
"VWO is a full CRO suite with heatmaps, recordings, and A/B testing. If you primarily need A/B testing, ExperimentHQ delivers the same core value at 90% less cost. Don't pay for features you won't use."