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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Google Optimize

    Score6.7 out of 10
    N/AGoogle offers the Optimize A/B testing tool for testing website content and versions.N/A

    SmartScout

    Score10 out of 10
    N/ASmartScout is a software tool that provides a top to bottom analysis of Amazon. SmartScout breaks down the top 20 categories and 43,000 subcategories, brand market share, and provides key metrics on ASIN performance to support data-driven decisions to either grow a brand or find profitable resell opportunities. SmartScout also shows ASIN traffic data to build advertising campaigns that drive results. SmartScout also has a database of every seller and their resell history.

    $97

    per month

    Pricing
    Google OptimizeSmartScout
    Editions & Modules
    Google Optimize
    Free
    Starter
    $97
    per month
    Pro
    $187
    per month
    Enterprise
    Custom
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Google OptimizeSmartScout
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details—Up to 20% discount available for annual subscription.
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    Community Pulse
    Google OptimizeSmartScout
    Considered Both Products
    Google
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    SmartScout
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    6 Answers
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    Happy with the feature set
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    6 Answers
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    6 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation went as expected
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    6 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Features
    Google OptimizeSmartScout
    Testing and Experimentation
    Comparison of Testing and Experimentation features of Google Optimize and SmartScout
    Feature
    Google Optimize
    4.9
    8 Ratings
    53% below category average
    SmartScout
    -
    Ratings
    a/b experiment testing4.08 Ratings00 Ratings
    Split URL testing2.08 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multivariate testing4.08 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multi-page/funnel testing1.06 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cross-browser testing6.44 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile app testing2.72 Ratings00 Ratings
    Test significance1.07 Ratings00 Ratings
    Visual / WYSIWYG editor3.07 Ratings00 Ratings
    Advanced code editor2.07 Ratings00 Ratings
    Page surveys5.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Visitor recordings10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Preview mode3.06 Ratings00 Ratings
    Test duration calculator9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Experiment scheduler7.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    Experiment workflow and approval8.93 Ratings00 Ratings
    Dynamic experiment activation6.92 Ratings00 Ratings
    Client-side tests7.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Server-side tests2.62 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mutually exclusive tests8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Audience Segmentation & Targeting
    Comparison of Audience Segmentation & Targeting features of Google Optimize and SmartScout
    Feature
    Google Optimize
    7.0
    8 Ratings
    22% below category average
    SmartScout
    -
    Ratings
    Standard visitor segmentation6.08 Ratings00 Ratings
    Behavioral visitor segmentation7.06 Ratings00 Ratings
    Traffic allocation control8.07 Ratings00 Ratings
    Website personalization7.07 Ratings00 Ratings
    Results and Analysis
    Comparison of Results and Analysis features of Google Optimize and SmartScout
    Feature
    Google Optimize
    8.2
    8 Ratings
    5% below category average
    SmartScout
    -
    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 tracking8.07 Ratings00 Ratings
    Test reporting7.06 Ratings00 Ratings
    Results segmentation10.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    CSV export9.93 Ratings00 Ratings
    Experiments results dashboard9.97 Ratings00 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    Google OptimizeSmartScout
    Small Businesses
    Google Content Experiments (discontinued)
    Score7.3 out of 10
    No answers on this topic
    Medium-sized Companies
    AB Tasty
    Score8.6 out of 10
    No answers on this topic
    Enterprises
    Google Content Experiments (discontinued)
    Score7.3 out of 10
    No answers on this topic
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    User Ratings
    Google OptimizeSmartScout
    Likelihood to Recommend
    5.0
    (10 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.7
    (4 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Google OptimizeSmartScout
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Google
    It is a little too limited for a full stack experimentation programme. Many times we required development support or tech advise but we were simply unable to get this due to it being google. This was a big problem for us. However it is quite good if you were looking to get started in experimentation and didn’t have the budgets for a wider tool
    Incentivized
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    SmartScout
    If your target client or active client sells on Amazon it's a game changer. You will come to the table as a brand expert if you utilize search engine prior to client interaction. In sales and marketing, it's our go to tool. I use it to craft professional brand market share analysis as "lead magnet" with great success
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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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    SmartScout
    • Market share analysis
    • Competitor analysis
    • Revenue analysis
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    Google
    • Only works for browsers, not for the apps testing.
    • Missing possibility to test complicated features.
    • Audience division in groups is not always accurate.
    Incentivized
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    SmartScout
    • Numbers not always 100% accurate
    • Query search could be improved
    • Some brands do not show up
    Incentivized
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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.
    Incentivized
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    SmartScout
    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.
    Incentivized
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    SmartScout
    No answers on this topic
    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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    SmartScout
    We utilize Keepa and Amazon Seller Central to help with our research and inhouse AI software to level the playing field. I start with SmartScout to qualify the brand. I also prepare for introductions and discovery calls with the tool. It has been a great help prior to trade shows to funnel the attendees to a solid target list
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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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    SmartScout
    • ROI on SmartScout phenomenal
    • Brand expert prior to discovery call with quick search with tool.
    • Owner and staff high caliber professionals
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    ScreenShots

    SmartScout Screenshots

    Screenshot of All of the brands on Amazon in a database with brand-specific filters.Screenshot of Expand a brand's offerings and profits with in-depth analyses of products and brands on Amazon.Screenshot of Uncover the metrics behind each competitor's search terms.Screenshot of A Traffic Graph that shows where product traffic is coming and going.Screenshot of A searchable geographical map of all of the Amazon sellers across the world.Screenshot of Plug any product into this calculator to ensure the highest ROI with Amazon FBA products.