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Heap vs Optimizely comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Heap
Ranking in Web Analytics
7th
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
5
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Optimizely
Ranking in Web Analytics
12th
Average Rating
9.2
Number of Reviews
7
Ranking in other categories
Digital Experience Platforms (DXP) (21st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Web Analytics category, the mindshare of Heap is 6.9%, up from 6.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Optimizely is 3.9%, down from 4.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Janelle Block - PeerSpot reviewer
Monitors testing activities and perform roadmaps and ad-hoc requests
Heap is quite user-friendly, featuring a primarily no-code interface for primary stakeholders. Some technical skills are required for administrators. However, based on my experience, Heap's design effectively supports a self-service model, making it feasible for users to manage on their own Your data is only as good as how well you maintain it. If you want to keep a lean development team, you must invest in the right tools. In some business situations, where the team is small, and there is limited support for analytics, a highly effective tool is crucial. It is one of the fastest tools I've used for gaining insights without spending excessive time chasing data. I've resolved most issues on my own in a reasonable timeframe, improving the speed of servicing requests. Given its effectiveness, especially for teams with constraints, it's a worthwhile investment if you need a powerful tool that delivers insights quickly. Heap's recent acquisition by ContentSquare adds to its value, providing extensive integration options. Additionally, tools like Optimizely enable real-time testing and monitoring, helping to address common issues with testing programs, such as delays in analysis. This ensures that insights are surfaced and shared efficiently. As long as the backend data is properly tagged, a layperson seeking data can access insights quickly. They can generate reports and find the information they need within minutes. Overall, I rate the solution an eight-point five out of ten.
it_user622128 - PeerSpot reviewer
Its ability to integrate with third-party platforms has been valuable.
Optimizely X addressed just about every issue I could think of as being problematic in Optimizely Classic. In terms of features I would like to see in the future, I would love to see Optimizely build out more products so that customers don't need to use other vendors. For example, they could have their own analytics solution, as well as tag management system.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
19%
Computer Software Company
16%
Insurance Company
9%
Healthcare Company
9%
Retailer
13%
Computer Software Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Pharma/Biotech Company
6%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Heap?
It's pretty costly, and they use the common model of impressions. It's impression-based pricing, which can be costly for websites with high traffic.
What needs improvement with Heap?
From a user perspective, customizing the interface could offer more flexibility. Customizing and branding the visuals a little bit better would take them to the next level.
What advice do you have for others considering Heap?
Heap is quite user-friendly, featuring a primarily no-code interface for primary stakeholders. Some technical skills are required for administrators. However, based on my experience, Heap's design ...
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Sample Customers

Zendesk, Marketo, Ernst & Young, Salesforce
Sony, SalesForce, FICO, Trulia, ABC, Fox Interactive Media, The Guardian, CBS, Walt Disney Company, Clorox, Livestrong
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