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Compare BuzzSumo and Google Analytics 
Featured Products
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (60.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (59.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$199.00
No pricing available
BuzzSumo
Star Rating
(106)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (60.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$199.00
Browse all 4 pricing plansGoogle Analytics
Star Rating
(6,634)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (59.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Google AnalyticsBuzzSumo vs Google Analytics
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found BuzzSumo easier to use, set up, and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with BuzzSumo overall.
- Reviewers felt that Google Analytics meets the needs of their business better than BuzzSumo.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that BuzzSumo is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of BuzzSumo over Google Analytics.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
BuzzSumo
Content Creation
$199.00
For marketers and marketing agencies wanting to take their content to the next level ($159/month when billed yearly)
- 2 Years of Historical Data
- 1 User
- Unlimited Exports
Google Analytics
No pricing availableFree Trial
BuzzSumo
Free Trial is available
Google Analytics
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
92
9.0
5,519
Ease of Use
9.0
92
7.8
5,552
Ease of Setup
9.1
37
8.0
2,756
Ease of Admin
9.1
35
8.3
2,608
Quality of Support
8.8
66
7.5
4,593
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
31
8.3
2,389
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
88
8.5
5,398
Features by Category
Metrics
Not enough data
9.0
4025
Not enough data
8.8
4001
Not enough data
8.7
3938
Not enough data
8.6
3618
Not enough data
8.4
3389
Not enough data
8.4
3595
Not enough data
8.5
3642
Not enough data
8.6
3713
Not enough data
8.2
3300
Reporting
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
3545
Not enough data
8.2
3253
Not enough data
8.4
3497
Not enough data
8.5
3434
Not enough data
8.3
3112
Not enough data
8.5
3665
Other
Not enough data
8.5
3685
Not enough data
8.5
3497
Not enough data
8.3
3289
Not enough data
8.7
3435
Not enough data
8.5
2698
Not enough data
8.0
2425
Not enough data
8.2
2800
Agentic AI - Digital Analytics
Not enough data
7.8
86
Not enough data
8.0
87
Not enough data
7.8
86
Not enough data
8.5
92
Administration
Not enough data
8.5
2625
Not enough data
8.2
2331
Not enough data
8.9
3459
Not enough data
8.9
3565
Social Analytics
8.7(won by default)
46
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8(won by default)
54
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2(won by default)
10
Not enough data
9.3(won by default)
9
Not enough data
Reports & Dashboards
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3(won by default)
42
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9(won by default)
9
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Social Media Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Creation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Optimization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Logistics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
User Identification
Not enough data
8.9
1178
Not enough data
8.8
1136
Not enough data
9.1
1150
Tracking & Reporting
Not enough data
8.6
1021
Not enough data
8.9
1166
Not enough data
8.5
1070
Not enough data
8.9
1180
Not enough data
8.7
1123
Not enough data
8.6
1098
Metrics
Not enough data
8.8
237
Not enough data
8.7
232
Not enough data
8.8
226
Not enough data
8.6
236
Not enough data
8.8
239
Content Discovery
8.5
13
Not enough data
9.2
13
Not enough data
9.2
14
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Curation
8.9
11
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Distribution
9.0
12
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Content Curation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Exchange Functions
Not enough data
9.3
15
Not enough data
9.3
15
Data as a Service
Not enough data
9.3
15
Not enough data
9.1
15
Not enough data
9.6
15
Not enough data
9.2
15
Management
Not enough data
9.3
15
Not enough data
9.3
15
Not enough data
9.0
15
Not enough data
9.2
15
Monitoring & Listening
8.6
40
Not enough data
8.8
38
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Social Media Listening Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Management & Analysis
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
39
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Database
9.0
8
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
Outreach
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
Reporting
9.4
8
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Media and Influencer Targeting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
User Rights/Roles
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Tools
Not enough data
8.3
1124
Not enough data
8.9
1495
Not enough data
8.3
1257
Metrics
Not enough data
8.9
1466
Not enough data
8.9
1500
Not enough data
8.9
1500
Not enough data
8.7
1418
Not enough data
8.7
1432
Not enough data
8.4
1368
Agentic AI - Content Analytics
Not enough data
7.8
42
Not enough data
8.3
42
Not enough data
7.9
42
Not enough data
7.9
42
Not enough data
8.0
44
Metrics
Not enough data
8.8
237
Not enough data
8.7
232
Not enough data
8.8
226
Not enough data
8.6
236
Not enough data
8.8
239
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
BuzzSumo and Google Analytics share no categories
Unique Categories
BuzzSumo is categorized as Content Curation, Media and Influencer Targeting, Social Media Analytics, and Social Media Listening Tools
Google Analytics is categorized as Content Analytics, Mobile App Analytics, Digital Analytics, and Data Exchange Platforms
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
BuzzSumo
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Google Analytics
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Marketing and Advertising
33.7%
Internet
10.6%
Information Technology and Services
7.7%
Computer Software
6.7%
Writing and Editing
2.9%
Other
38.5%
Marketing and Advertising
21.3%
Information Technology and Services
8.0%
Computer Software
6.8%
Internet
4.5%
Retail
2.8%
Other
56.7%
Alternatives
Discussions
BuzzSumo has no discussions with answers
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RV
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5 Comments
JC
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4 Comments
AK
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