Google Optimize vs. SiteSpect

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Google Optimize
Score 8.9 out of 10
N/A
Google offers the Optimize A/B testing tool for testing website content and versions.N/A
SiteSpect
Score 8.0 out of 10
Enterprise companies (1,001+ employees)
Key features include: - A/B, split, and multivariate testing campaign management - Targeting and personalization - Front-end usability testing - Back-end testing using Origin Experiments - Site acceleration with SiteSpect AMPS(R) - Mobile site and native app support
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Pricing
Google OptimizeSiteSpect
Editions & Modules
Google Optimize
Free
SiteSpect Enterprise
SiteSpect Cloud
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Google OptimizeSiteSpect
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
YesNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeRequired
Additional Details
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Features
Google OptimizeSiteSpect
Testing and Experimentation
Comparison of Testing and Experimentation features of Product A and Product B
Google Optimize
7.5
7 Ratings
14% below category average
SiteSpect
-
Ratings
a/b experiment testing8.27 Ratings00 Ratings
Split URL testing10.07 Ratings00 Ratings
Multivariate testing9.87 Ratings00 Ratings
Multi-page/funnel testing10.05 Ratings00 Ratings
Cross-browser testing6.44 Ratings00 Ratings
Mobile app testing2.72 Ratings00 Ratings
Test significance6.06 Ratings00 Ratings
Visual / WYSIWYG editor7.96 Ratings00 Ratings
Advanced code editor7.96 Ratings00 Ratings
Page surveys5.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Visitor recordings10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Preview mode9.05 Ratings00 Ratings
Test duration calculator9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
Experiment scheduler9.04 Ratings00 Ratings
Experiment workflow and approval8.93 Ratings00 Ratings
Dynamic experiment activation6.92 Ratings00 Ratings
Client-side tests6.03 Ratings00 Ratings
Server-side tests2.62 Ratings00 Ratings
Mutually exclusive tests8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Audience Segmentation & Targeting
Comparison of Audience Segmentation & Targeting features of Product A and Product B
Google Optimize
9.7
7 Ratings
10% above category average
SiteSpect
-
Ratings
Standard visitor segmentation9.17 Ratings00 Ratings
Behavioral visitor segmentation9.75 Ratings00 Ratings
Traffic allocation control10.06 Ratings00 Ratings
Website personalization10.06 Ratings00 Ratings
Results and Analysis
Comparison of Results and Analysis features of Product A and Product B
Google Optimize
8.7
7 Ratings
2% above category average
SiteSpect
-
Ratings
Heatmap tool2.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Click analytics9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
Scroll maps9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Form fill analysis8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Conversion tracking9.06 Ratings00 Ratings
Goal tracking9.96 Ratings00 Ratings
Test reporting10.05 Ratings00 Ratings
Results segmentation10.04 Ratings00 Ratings
CSV export9.93 Ratings00 Ratings
Experiments results dashboard9.97 Ratings00 Ratings
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User Ratings
Google OptimizeSiteSpect
Likelihood to Recommend
8.0
(9 ratings)
6.6
(9 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
9.3
(7 ratings)
Usability
10.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
8.7
(4 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
In-Person Training
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
Google OptimizeSiteSpect
Likelihood to Recommend
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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SiteSpect, Inc.
SiteSpect is great for businesses with available development resources and a need to provide flicker-free performance. Additionally, the month-to-month service model is attractive considering the contract and implementation prices of most of the tool's competitors. If an organization wants to run a lot of tests with a small team of marketers, I wouldn't recommend a tool as complex as SiteSpect. Effective use of the tool requires a lot of technical skill.
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Pros
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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SiteSpect, Inc.
  • It is able to intercept the code from your server, inject your code and then it continues on to the end-user's computer with virtually no speed interruptions.
  • It has several different options for performing A/B tests from regular factors to client-side factors, and origin experiments.
  • It is extremely flexible and configurable for the needs of your company or organization.
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Cons
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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SiteSpect, Inc.
  • SiteSpect recently came out with a feature to test and optimize mobile applications. I have not used this, but it fills an important capability gap with the product I was using at the time.
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Likelihood to Renew
Google
No answers on this topic
SiteSpect, Inc.
Our clients who use our fully managed A/B and Multivariate testing services have been extremely happy with the results. Therefore the D&W and SiteSpect partnership continues to flourish. We have no hesitation in recommending the platform and we will continue to invest in our staff to train on this platform for the foreseeable future
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Usability
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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SiteSpect, Inc.
No answers on this topic
Support Rating
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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SiteSpect, Inc.
When we have any questions on how the tool can be utilized for some unique requirements, they always make excellent suggestions.
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Implementation Rating
Google
No answers on this topic
SiteSpect, Inc.
Just need to have your requirements ready such as, what you are expecting from the tool, is there anything specific you want regarding reporting, tracking etc.
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Alternatives Considered
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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SiteSpect, Inc.
I have used all the tools in the market. Sitespect kicks them into the curb based on how easy it is to build variations, and hot it doesnt interfere with client load.
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Return on Investment
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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SiteSpect, Inc.
  • Easily test and optimize the effectiveness of landing pages, layouts, variations of copy, different offers, photos, navigation elements, links, buttons, and more – all without having to change your existing site.
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