Relyv.ai vs Microsoft Clarity
Looking for a Microsoft Clarity alternative for engineering teams? Clarity is excellent at "what" — heatmaps, sessions, scroll. Relyv.ai is built for "why" and "how to fix it": AI summaries, console + network capture, source-mapped stacks, and one-click bug reporting.
They capture pixels. Relyv captures every layer of the same session.
| Feature |  | Microsoft Clarity |
|---|---|---|
| AI Session SummaryRelyv summarises every session via cloud inference; on-device with the Relyv extension (Chrome Gemini Nano). Clarity's Copilot is cloud-only and limited to chat queries. | Every session, AI-powered | Copilot in Clarity (preview) |
| Auto Bug Reports → TicketsLinear, Jira, GitHub, GitLab, Asana, ClickUp, Trello, Notion, Slack, Teams, Discord, HubSpot, Salesforce, email. | 14 trackers, pre-filled | No |
| Playwright Test GenerationReplay → runnable spec in one click. | Yes | No |
| Console CaptureClarity captures interactions only; no console state. | log/info/warn/error/debug + stacks | No |
| Network CaptureClarity does not capture network requests. | fetch/XHR/WebSocket/SSE/Beacon | No |
| Marketing Tag ValidatorClarity links to GA4 for funnels but does not validate pixel payloads. | GA4 / Meta / Segment / GTM / Mixpanel / Amplitude live QA + Adobe Launch tag + Zapier app | GA4 integration only |
| Frustration HeatmapsComparable on basic signals; Relyv adds an MLP-scored composite frustration metric. | Rage + dead + scroll-thrash + error-burst, scored | Rage + dead + scroll |
| Cross-Session HeatmapsBoth aggregate; Relyv filters by AI-detected friction reason and links to replay. | Workspace-aggregated, AI-filtered | Click + scroll + area maps |
| Stage vs Prod Side-by-SideDiff regression replay — only tool that does this. | Visual + DOM + network diff | No |
| Mobile Touch + Pinch + Virtual KeyboardRelyv captures pen pressure, pinch state, visualViewport keyboard tracking. | PointerEvent w/ pressure + tilt | Touch events, web only |
| Video / Audio Playback Trackingplay/pause/seek/ended/PiP/fullscreen captured natively. | 12 subtypes per element | No |
| Offline + Service Worker + BatteryOnline/offline, SW state, battery level for mobile session-drop attribution. | Full PWA lifecycle | No |
| Self-Contained .html ExportK-factor mechanic — open in any browser, no account, no internet. | Single offline file w/ embedded viewer | No |
| CRM IntegrationsDirect ticket / Case creation with full session evidence. | HubSpot + Salesforce native | No |
| MCP-Native (Claude / Cursor)Agents call get_session_intelligence as a tool — unique. | Yes | No |
| PII MaskingRedacted before bytes leave the browser. | On-device Luhn + 12-category regex (SDK); + ONNX/WebGPU GLiNER with the Relyv extension | Auto-masking (server-side) |
| Data ResidencyRelyv is independent infrastructure; some teams cannot route user data through Microsoft. | EU + US regions; on-prem available | Microsoft cloud (US/EU per Microsoft policy) |
| Capture Event Types | 38 distinct events | Core interactions only |
| PricingClarity is genuinely free for unlimited sessions; trade-off is data goes to Microsoft. | Free 1k sessions + usage-based paid | Free, unlimited (ad-supported) |
Comparison based on publicly available product documentation and feature lists from clarity.microsoft.com as of 19 May 2026. Relyv capabilities are implemented in the Relyv SDK + Angular viewer + Go microservices stack. Feature sets may change over time. Visit Microsoft Clarity
The Relyv Advantage
Clarity is great — for marketers
Clarity does heatmaps + session recordings + scroll depth excellently and for free. But it captures interactions only — no console, no network, no source-mapped stack traces, no AI bug repro. For engineering RCA, you need a different toolkit. Relyv is that toolkit.
Data residency outside Microsoft
Clarity routes session data through Microsoft's cloud. Some legal / security / regulatory teams disallow user data going to Microsoft as a default. Relyv stores in EU or US regions of your choice with on-prem also available. PII redacted in-browser via regex + Luhn in the SDK (plus ONNX/WebGPU GLiNER with the Relyv extension).
AI-native engineering workflow
Intent classification, frustration scoring, session summary, AI bug report drafting, Playwright test generation. Cloud inference on Relyv's own infrastructure for SDK customers (no per-token billing); on-device via ONNX/WebGPU when the Relyv extension is installed. Clarity's Copilot is a chat overlay; Relyv's AI is the workflow itself.
Mobile-web + PWA fidelity (native SDKs in alpha)
PointerEvent with pressure and tilt, pinch-zoom recorder, visualViewport keyboard tracking, Service Worker lifecycle, Battery + offline transitions. Clarity captures basic mobile interactions; Relyv captures the full mobile interaction model.
Self-contained .html export
Every session can export as one offline HTML file with the viewer embedded inline. Open in any browser without an account. Clarity replays stay locked to clarity.microsoft.com.
A Closer Look
Where Clarity wins
Genuinely free, unlimited sessions, fast install, polished heatmap + recording UI. If your only need is marketer-grade heatmaps and you accept Microsoft as a data processor, Clarity is the right tool. Relyv does not try to compete on free unlimited heatmaps.
Where Relyv wins
Engineering-grade capture (console + network + 38 event types), AI workflow (summary + repro + ticket + Playwright; cloud inference for SDK customers, on-device via ONNX/WebGPU with the Relyv extension), 14 tracker + 2 CRM integrations, stage-vs-prod diff replay, marketing-tag QA, MCP-native, mobile-web parity + native SDKs in alpha, data residency outside Microsoft, self-contained .html export.
Side-by-side adoption pattern
Many teams keep Clarity for top-of-funnel marketing heatmap analytics (free + good enough) and adopt Relyv for engineering replay, AI debugging, mobile fidelity, and the bug-tracker workflow. The SDKs do not conflict.
Common Questions
Is Relyv.ai a Microsoft Clarity alternative for engineering teams?
Yes. Clarity is purpose-built for marketing teams — heatmaps, sessions, scroll depth, dead clicks. Engineers need network state, console errors, source-mapped stack traces, and AI summaries for RCA. Relyv.ai delivers all of that on top of every replay; Clarity does not.
Can I use Relyv.ai alongside Microsoft Clarity?
Yes — many teams keep Clarity for top-of-funnel heatmap analytics (it's free and good at that) and adopt Relyv.ai for engineering replay, AI debugging, and the bug-tracker workflow. The SDKs don't conflict.
Why isn't a free tool good enough for engineering teams?
Clarity is genuinely free, which is why it's great for marketing departments. But engineering teams need: console logs, full network request/response bodies, source-mapped stack traces, AI repro recipes, Playwright test generation, and bi-directional bug-tracker sync — none of which Clarity offers. Relyv.ai's free tier (1,000 sessions/month) covers small teams and adds all of those.
How does Relyv.ai handle data privacy compared to Clarity?
Clarity routes session data through Microsoft's data lake, which some legal teams disallow. Relyv.ai stores in EU or US regions of your choice, masks PII in-browser via 12-category regex + Luhn validation in the SDK (plus ONNX/WebGPU GLiNER deep-scan when the Relyv extension is installed) before transit, and gives you a full DPA. SOC 2 Type II in progress; GDPR + CCPA compliant.
Does Relyv.ai's heatmap match Clarity's?
On the basics — rage clicks, dead clicks, scroll depth — yes. Relyv.ai goes further: heatmaps are filterable by user segment, browser, viewport, and (uniquely) by AI-detected friction reason. Click on any heatmap hotspot to jump straight into the replay session.
Can Relyv.ai capture console + network the way Clarity can't?
Yes — every fetch + XHR with request/response bodies (PII-masked), every console error with source-mapped stacks, and every uncaught exception with the full call tree. Crucial for RCA; missing entirely from Clarity.
How does Relyv.ai integrate with bug trackers?
Bi-directionally with 14 trackers: Linear, Jira, GitHub, GitLab, Asana, ClickUp, Trello, Notion, Slack, Teams, Discord, HubSpot, Salesforce, and email. One click pushes the AI repro recipe, console + network evidence, and a generated Playwright test into a new ticket. Status changes flow back into Relyv. Clarity does not ship native tracker integrations.
Does Relyv.ai work with HubSpot or Salesforce like Clarity does?
Yes. HubSpot creates a ticket pre-filled with the AI bug report + full session evidence; Salesforce creates a Case attached to the same data. Both ship as first-class providers in gt-relyv-integrations. Clarity does not ship native HubSpot or Salesforce integrations today.
How does Relyv's mobile capture compare to Clarity's?
Clarity records mobile-web sessions but captures basic interactions only. Relyv's mobile capture covers the full Pointer Events API (pressure + tilt + pointerType), a dedicated pinch-zoom state machine, virtual-keyboard show/hide via visualViewport, plus battery, Service Worker, and online/offline transitions — 38 distinct event types on mobile browsers, same payload as desktop.
Can my AI agent query Relyv sessions the way it can't query Clarity?
Yes — Relyv is MCP-native. Claude, Cursor, and Continue call get_session_intelligence as a tool, ask "what frustrated the user in session X", and get structured intent + frustration + outcome data back. Clarity does not expose session data over MCP today.
Can I share a Relyv recording with someone who has no account?
Yes. Every session can export as one offline .html file with the viewer embedded inline — DOM, network, console, AI summary, and all 38 event types replay in any browser, no account, no internet. Clarity replays are tied to a clarity.microsoft.com URL with a Microsoft account.
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