When told "I hear what you are saying", does it mean the person agrees or disagrees?

[Anonymous]

If you state an opinion or a belief to someone and they respond with "I hear what you are saying", is that them saying they hear you and agree with you or they hear you but disagree?

[Plinko]

Generally, they understand your perspective, but disagree with you.

[GoesbyAndrew]

From my experience it usually means "I understand with what you're saying but ultimately disagree." That phrase is usually followed up with a "but." "I hear you" is something that is said to me that usually means agreement.