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Google Analytics

Composite Score
8.9 /10
CX Score
9.3 /10
Category
Google Analytics
8.9 /10

What is Google Analytics?

Google Analytics is a platform that collects data from your websites and apps to create reports that provide insights into your business. It is the go-to platform for millions of website and app owners seeking to gain a deeper understanding of their website and app performance. With Google Analytics, you can fine-tune your digital strategy, optimize your campaigns, and take your online presence to new heights, and get a complete understanding of your customers across devices and platforms. Google Analytics gives you the tools, free of charge, to understand the customer journey and improve marketing ROI.

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Awards & Recognition

Google Analytics won the following awards in the Website Analytics category

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Google Analytics Ratings

Real user data aggregated to summarize the product performance and customer experience.
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Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

90 Likeliness to Recommend

98 Plan to Renew

89 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value


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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

+93 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love Google Analytics?

1% Negative
5% Neutral
94% Positive

Pros

  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Enables Productivity
  • Respectful

Feature Ratings

Average 84

Conversion Analysis

86

Audience Segmentation

86

Audience Demographics

85

Paid Search Integration

85

Device and Browser Analytics

85

Search Engine Optimization

85

Customer Value Analysis

84

Data Visualization

84

Machine Learning

83

AI Tools

83

Social Media Analytics

83

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 83

Business Value Created

87

Breadth of Features

85

Quality of Features

85

Ease of Implementation

84

Ease of Data Integration

84

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

82

Ease of Customization

82

Availability and Quality of Training

82

Ease of IT Administration

82

Usability and Intuitiveness

81

Vendor Support

77

Google Analytics Reviews

Francisco M.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Technology
  • Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Aug 2025

Great for tracking, missing predictive intelligenc

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Google Analytics from other similar products?

Google Analytics differentiates itself through its seamless integration with the Google ecosystem (Ads, Search Console, BigQuery), robust scalability for businesses of all sizes, and a strong focus on user-friendly reporting and customization. Unlike many competitors, it offers real-time tracking, free access to a wide range of features, and enterprise-grade options (GA4 360) when businesses need to scale. The depth of integrations and data reliability from Google’s infrastructure make it stand out compared to other analytics tools.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

My favorite aspect of Google Analytics is how customizable the reporting is. I can build dashboards and segments that fit exactly what I need, whether that’s tracking specific campaigns, user journeys, or conversion funnels.

What do you dislike most about this product?

What I dislike most about Google Analytics is the steep learning curve of GA4. While it’s powerful, the interface can feel unintuitive, and some basic reports that were simple in Universal Analytics now require extra setup.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

I’d recommend taking the time to set up Google Analytics properly from the beginning—define clear goals, configure events, and connect it with Google Ads and Search Console. New users should also expect a learning curve with GA4, so investing some time in tutorials or training is worth it. Once configured, it becomes an incredibly powerful tool, but it really shines when paired with a thoughtful tracking strategy.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Reliable
  • Trustworthy
  • Effective Service

Ava C.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Telecommunications
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Aug 2025

Google analytics review

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Google Analytics from other similar products?

Helps me track website traffic from our website visitors, analyze how they interact with our sites. Use the collected data to detect areas that need improvement and improve performance

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Has real time data reports and integrates with other software making it easy to use

What do you dislike most about this product?

No problem with this software

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Helps to understand website performance and behaviors

Pros

  • Reliable
  • Efficient Service
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Enables Productivity

Sandip D.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Technology
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Aug 2025

setting up goals is essential.

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Google Analytics from other similar products?

just looking at traffic is not enough. google analytics is better because it lets you set up goals to track important actions, like a purchase or a form submission.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

i can see exactly which marketing channels are bringing me the most valuable customers.

What do you dislike most about this product?

setting up goals in ga4 is much more complicated than it was in the old version. it is all based on events now.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

the first thing you should do after installing the code is to set up your conversion goals. without them, the data is not very useful.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Unique Features
  • Effective Service

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