FlowMetrics vs Heap

Intentional tracking meets auto-capture flexibility

Heap pioneered auto-capture analytics, but the approach comes with trade-offs in data quality and cost. FlowMetrics gives you the best of both worlds: flexible auto-capture when you need it, with the precision of intentional tracking.

Why teams choose FlowMetrics over Heap

Better Data Quality

Auto-capture everything sounds great until you need clean, reliable data. Our hybrid approach gives you accuracy without the noise.

Lower Storage Costs

Heap's auto-capture means storing everything, even data you'll never use. Track what matters and keep costs predictable.

Stronger Governance

Know exactly what's being tracked and why. Our tracking plan features keep your data organized and compliant.

Better Segmentation

Create precise user segments based on intentional events, not noisy auto-captured data.

Feature comparison

Feature
FlowMetrics
Heap
Auto-capture
Optional
Default
Event Tracking
Intentional + auto
Auto-first
Data Governance
Built-in
Limited
Real-time Data
Yes
1-2 hour delay
Query Performance
<100ms
Slower
Retroactive Analysis
Available
Core feature
Tracking Plans
Visual builder
Basic
Mobile Analytics
Full support
Limited

Pricing comparison

FlowMetrics
$79/mo
1M events

Track what you need

Heap
Custom
Session-based

Pay for everything captured

We loved Heap's retroactive analysis but the data quality issues were killing us. FlowMetrics gives us clean data with the flexibility we need.

RK
Rachel Kim
Head of Analytics, GrowthCo

Migrate from Heap to cleaner data

A methodical approach to better analytics

  1. 1

    Audit your Heap events and identify what you actually use

  2. 2

    Create a tracking plan in FlowMetrics

  3. 3

    Install our SDK and start intentional tracking

  4. 4

    Enable auto-capture for discovery if needed

  5. 5

    Sunset Heap once you're confident in the data

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