AdEspresso by Hootsuite vs. Google Optimize

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
AdEspresso by Hootsuite
Score 7.9 out of 10
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AdEspresso by Hootsuite is tool that allows you to perform split tests on every aspect of an advertising campaign. The platform also allows you to create, analyze and optimize Facebook Ads, Instagram, and Google campaigns. Understanding from AdEspressos analytics of what is performing best allows one to optimize campaigns both manually and automatically.N/A
Google Optimize
Score 8.6 out of 10
N/A
Google offers the Optimize A/B testing tool for testing website content and versions.N/A
Pricing
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Editions & Modules
No answers on this topic
Google Optimize
Free
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
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Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
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Top Pros
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Features
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Ad Network Integration
Comparison of Ad Network Integration features of Product A and Product B
AdEspresso by Hootsuite
7.0
2 Ratings
7% below category average
Google Optimize
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Data Transfer7.02 Ratings00 Ratings
DSP integration7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Ad Campaigns
Comparison of Ad Campaigns features of Product A and Product B
AdEspresso by Hootsuite
6.6
2 Ratings
18% below category average
Google Optimize
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Ratings
Ad campaign creation7.52 Ratings00 Ratings
Ad deployment7.52 Ratings00 Ratings
Display advertising7.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Ad display and retargeting segmentation6.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Sequence targeting4.92 Ratings00 Ratings
Ad Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Ad Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
AdEspresso by Hootsuite
6.8
2 Ratings
14% below category average
Google Optimize
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Ad dashboards7.62 Ratings00 Ratings
Ad performance reports8.62 Ratings00 Ratings
Ad conversion tracking7.62 Ratings00 Ratings
Ad attribution reporting6.52 Ratings00 Ratings
Cross-channel ad management6.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Ad forecasting and optimization4.42 Ratings00 Ratings
Testing and Experimentation
Comparison of Testing and Experimentation features of Product A and Product B
AdEspresso by Hootsuite
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Ratings
Google Optimize
7.5
7 Ratings
13% below category average
a/b experiment testing00 Ratings8.27 Ratings
Split URL testing00 Ratings10.07 Ratings
Multivariate testing00 Ratings9.87 Ratings
Multi-page/funnel testing00 Ratings10.05 Ratings
Cross-browser testing00 Ratings6.44 Ratings
Mobile app testing00 Ratings2.72 Ratings
Test significance00 Ratings6.06 Ratings
Visual / WYSIWYG editor00 Ratings7.96 Ratings
Advanced code editor00 Ratings7.96 Ratings
Page surveys00 Ratings5.02 Ratings
Visitor recordings00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Preview mode00 Ratings9.05 Ratings
Test duration calculator00 Ratings8.93 Ratings
Experiment scheduler00 Ratings8.94 Ratings
Experiment workflow and approval00 Ratings8.93 Ratings
Dynamic experiment activation00 Ratings6.92 Ratings
Client-side tests00 Ratings6.03 Ratings
Server-side tests00 Ratings2.62 Ratings
Mutually exclusive tests00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Audience Segmentation & Targeting
Comparison of Audience Segmentation & Targeting features of Product A and Product B
AdEspresso by Hootsuite
-
Ratings
Google Optimize
9.7
7 Ratings
9% above category average
Standard visitor segmentation00 Ratings9.17 Ratings
Behavioral visitor segmentation00 Ratings9.75 Ratings
Traffic allocation control00 Ratings10.06 Ratings
Website personalization00 Ratings10.06 Ratings
Results and Analysis
Comparison of Results and Analysis features of Product A and Product B
AdEspresso by Hootsuite
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Ratings
Google Optimize
8.7
7 Ratings
2% above category average
Heatmap tool00 Ratings2.01 Ratings
Click analytics00 Ratings9.03 Ratings
Scroll maps00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Form fill analysis00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Conversion tracking00 Ratings9.06 Ratings
Goal tracking00 Ratings9.96 Ratings
Test reporting00 Ratings10.05 Ratings
Results segmentation00 Ratings10.04 Ratings
CSV export00 Ratings9.93 Ratings
Experiments results dashboard00 Ratings9.97 Ratings
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User Ratings
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Likelihood to Recommend
7.0
(2 ratings)
8.0
(9 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
8.7
(4 ratings)
User Testimonials
AdEspresso by HootsuiteGoogle Optimize
Likelihood to Recommend
Hootsuite
[AdEspresso is] great if you have a smaller budget or are just getting started with Facebook advertising. You can easily create ads and publish them in minutes after everything is set up for your account. I would recommended trying it if you don't have a lot of experience, but not to manage a large account with multiple clients (10+)
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Google
Google Optimize is well suited for testing small changes on the browser pages. You have the option of changing designs, texts, and some small features on the page. The audience can be divided using a long list of factors, so it makes it quite easy to set up the test. It is not well suited for complicated feature tests where you need to monitor the user over a long period or where the user is likely to use multiple sessions across multiple devices or browsers
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Pros
Hootsuite
  • A/B testing
  • Mass advertising
  • Budget and finance
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Google
  • Easy to follow set up procedures. Once I walk a client through the process, it's effortless for them to emulate on subsequent tests.
  • Lots of geo and user attribute customization features to be able to drill down into specific targeted audiences — all based on the power of Google's immense data system.
  • Google Optimize is the logical choice for many people to start with since most are already familiar with and using GA.
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Cons
Hootsuite
  • It is a bit limited in features, for example can't do everything that you can do in Facebook's Business Manager
  • There are certain levels, depending on budget, so you'll have to pay more to use it the higher your budget is
  • Could use an update for Lead Ad creation, found it very tough and couldn't get things to synch correctly.
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Google
  • Track site performance with each test version; see if the resource timing of each test has anything to do with conversion rates.
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Usability
Hootsuite
No answers on this topic
Google
Google has always been known to make easy-to-use products. The Google Optimize interface is intuitive and easy to follow for anyone.
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Support Rating
Hootsuite
No answers on this topic
Google
Google has well-documented resources and unlimited use cases that can be found online. Plus, their support is always helpful and available.
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Alternatives Considered
Hootsuite
I find it a lot more detailed in creation and ad reporting, but not very user friendly or helpful if you encounter an error or something happens that needs to be fixed. AdEspresso [by Hootsuite] is better if you want an easier experience and less to look at while you're creating your ads.
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Google
Google Optimize being part of the Google stack makes it great in reporting and analysis. Wish Google would add more features like dynamic tests, multi funnel tests, conversion calculator based on the total number of traffic of the page being tested instead of using the websites total traffic. Should integrate form analysis, heatmap, and page analytics.
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Return on Investment
Hootsuite
  • They have helped us greatly in lead generation for internal marketing efforts
  • Big focus on lead generation for clients, have helped sell dozens of homes for them!
  • Engagement and lead gen saw a big increase while using AdEspresso
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Google
  • We were able to increase our main KPI for conversions by almost 50% by testing button copy.
  • We were able to increase secondary KPIs for conversions by almost 30% by testing form design.
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