Highlight

Open source session replay.

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· Reviewed by David Mytton

What we like

Combines frontend and backend SDKs to provide end-to-end session replay and error tracing. Backend logging integrations link up to the relevant user session for easier debugging. Records network activity & console logs. Supports data masking for privacy. Open source so can be self-hosted, or use the cloud version.

Tradeoffs

Can’t track WebSockets. Frontend session tracking has some client overhead (11kb bundle). The UI has no dark mode.

Is Highlight a fit?

Based on Console’s review published on 2023-04-20. Summary updated .

Who it’s for

Developers who need to debug user sessions should consider this tool

Why consider it

It provides end-to-end session replay and error tracing

Keep in mind

It has client overhead for frontend session tracking

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