Can I vibecode Crazy Egg?

NOT REALLY · don't bother
price $29/moyou'd save $348/yrbuild time not a true replacement; consolation build in one to two dayscategory 📊 analyticsreplaced by 0 people

Do not mistake the interface for the product. Crazy Egg's durable value is ingestion, storage, reliability, which a solo one-shot build cannot reproduce responsibly. The prompt therefore builds only the closest honest personal consolation tool.

the prompt
Build the closest honest consolation tool inspired by Crazy Egg; do not claim to replace its structural moat.
Use exactly this stack: Next.js 15 + TypeScript + ClickHouse + PostgreSQL.
Primary job: Build a narrow heatmaps + testing collector for one site or app, ingest first-party events, and show a small set of decision-ready reports.
Start from an empty folder and create the complete working project.
Make the default mode single-user and private.
Store user data locally unless the core job requires the declared self-hosted database.
Do not add analytics, telemetry, ads, or third-party accounts.
Put every secret and external credential in .env and provide .env.example.
Use realistic sample data that is clearly labelled and easy to delete.
Implement the smallest polished interface that completes the core loop end to end.
Include clear empty, loading, validation, success, and failure states.
Add import and export so the user is not trapped in the app.
Use accessible keyboard navigation, labels, focus states, and sensible contrast.
Validate untrusted input and never log secrets or private file contents.
Deliberately exclude these paid-product advantages: bot and identity resolution; session replay privacy tooling; enterprise governance and integrations.
Do not fake integrations, network effects, proprietary data, model quality, compliance, or security claims.
Where an external API is optional, keep the app useful without it and explain the degraded mode.
Write focused unit tests for the data model and the most important workflow.
Add one end-to-end smoke test that proves the core loop works.
Create a README with setup, permissions, architecture, data location, backup, and limitations.
Add scripts for install, development, test, build, and a production-style local run.
Run the tests and build before finishing, then fix errors rather than merely describing them.

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why people still pay

Crazy Egg: Customers pay for trusted numbers, retention, privacy controls, and a pipeline that remains accurate while traffic and schemas change.

what you lose

xbot and identity resolution

xsession replay privacy tooling

xenterprise governance and integrations

xhigh-volume ingestion and retention

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the escape hatch

Don't feel like building it? These folks already made it free.

PostHogHeatmaps, replays, surveys, traffic reports and experiments, free until the usage meters get serious.38kaug 2026open source

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the numbers

Crazy Egg pricing

planmonthlyannual (per mo)what you get
free$0/workspace$0/workspaceWeb Analytics, Instant Heatmaps, Conversion Analytics and website surveys; no numeric usage caps published
starter$29/workspace5,000 tracked pageviews/month; 5 heatmap reports; 50 recordings/month; 6-month recording storage; unlimited domains and team members
plus$99/workspace150,000 tracked pageviews/month; 75 heatmap reports; 1,000 recordings/month; 2-year storage; unlimited domains and team members
pro$249/workspace500,000 tracked pageviews/month; 100 heatmap reports; 5,000 recordings/month; 2-year storage; unlimited domains and team members
enterprise$599/workspace1,000,000 tracked pageviews/month; 200 heatmap reports; 10,000 recordings/month; 2-year storage; SAML SSO

free tierWeb Analytics, Instant Heatmaps, Conversion Analytics and website surveys; official page publishes no numeric free-plan caps

billingpaid plans annual only; 30-day trial; upgrades are immediate/prorated and downgrades start next cycle

hidden costsNo overage charges, but collection pauses when monthly limits are reached until the next month unless you upgrade. Extra heatmap reports or recordings are quote-based add-ons.

verified 2026-08-12 · source ↗

questions
Can I vibecode Crazy Egg?

Not really. Crazy Egg's value is not the code: . See the honest breakdown above.

How much does Crazy Egg cost?

Crazy Egg costs about $29/month (Basic, checked 2026-07-31), which is $348 per year.

What do I lose by replacing Crazy Egg?

Honestly: bot and identity resolution; session replay privacy tooling; enterprise governance and integrations; high-volume ingestion and retention. If any of those are load-bearing for you, keep paying.

Is there an open-source alternative to Crazy Egg?

Yes: PostHog (Heatmaps, replays, surveys, traffic reports and experiments, free until the usage meters get serious.) The prompt is for when you want it exactly your way.

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