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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (61.3% of reviews)
Small-Business (59.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Google Ads
Star Rating
(1,992)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (61.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Google AdsGoogle Analytics
Star Rating
(6,623)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 AnalyticsGoogle Ads vs Google Analytics
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Google Analytics easier to use, set up, and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with Google Analytics overall.
- Reviewers felt that Google Analytics meets the needs of their business better than Google Ads.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Google Analytics is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Google Analytics over Google Ads.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Google Ads
No pricing availableGoogle Analytics
No pricing availableFree Trial
Google Ads
No trial information availableGoogle Analytics
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.7
1,692
9.0
5,510
Ease of Use
7.5
1,696
7.8
5,542
Ease of Setup
7.3
893
8.0
2,746
Ease of Admin
7.8
857
8.2
2,602
Quality of Support
7.4
1,580
7.5
4,586
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.1
838
8.3
2,383
Product Direction (% positive)
7.7
1,672
8.5
5,389
Features by Category
Metrics
Not enough data
9.0
4016
Not enough data
8.8
3996
Not enough data
8.7
3935
Not enough data
8.6
3616
Not enough data
8.4
3386
Not enough data
8.4
3594
Not enough data
8.5
3640
Not enough data
8.6
3706
Not enough data
8.2
3296
Reporting
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
3541
Not enough data
8.2
3251
Not enough data
8.4
3494
Not enough data
8.5
3433
Not enough data
8.3
3111
Not enough data
8.5
3660
Other
Not enough data
8.5
3683
Not enough data
8.5
3496
Not enough data
8.3
3288
Not enough data
8.7
3428
Not enough data
8.5
2697
Not enough data
8.0
2424
Not enough data
8.2
2799
Agentic AI - Digital Analytics
Not enough data
7.8
85
Not enough data
8.1
86
Not enough data
7.8
85
Not enough data
8.4
90
Administration
Not enough data
8.5
2621
Not enough data
8.2
2330
Not enough data
8.9
3458
Not enough data
8.9
3564
Campaign Management & Optimization
8.5
1386
Not enough data
7.8
1320
Not enough data
8.2
1367
Not enough data
8.0
1149
Not enough data
7.3
999
Not enough data
7.7
1121
Not enough data
8.2
1342
Not enough data
6.9
873
Not enough data
8.1
1120
Not enough data
8.0
998
Not enough data
8.0
1340
Not enough data
Analytics & Administration
8.4
1376
Not enough data
7.9
1240
Not enough data
8.2
1354
Not enough data
Platform
7.9
879
Not enough data
7.9
1229
Not enough data
7.8
1231
Not enough data
8.4
1264
Not enough data
8.6
1344
Not enough data
8.5
1104
Not enough data
8.2
1079
Not enough data
8.4
963
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
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
Tools
Not enough data
8.3
1125
Not enough data
8.9
1496
Not enough data
8.3
1258
Metrics
Not enough data
8.9
1467
Not enough data
8.9
1501
Not enough data
8.9
1501
Not enough data
8.7
1419
Not enough data
8.7
1433
Not enough data
8.4
1369
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
Google Ads and Google Analytics share no categories
Unique Categories
Google Ads is categorized as Paid Search Advertising
Google Analytics is categorized as Content Analytics, Mobile App Analytics, Digital Analytics, and Data Exchange Platforms
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Google Ads
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
27.0%
Computer Software
7.8%
Information Technology and Services
6.7%
Internet
3.9%
Retail
2.9%
Other
51.6%
Marketing and Advertising
21.3%
Information Technology and Services
8.0%
Computer Software
6.8%
Internet
4.5%
Retail
2.8%
Other
56.7%
Discussions
What is the best we use Google ad more efficiently
3 Comments
AM
Google Ads are comprised of two different advertising networks – the Search Network and the Display Network.
The Search Network consists of text ads that...Read more
How many Google Ads per page?
3 Comments
OB
Previously, you can only add up to 3 ads unit on a page. However now, it has changed.
You can have ads displayed on your webpage as much as you want...Read more
What does Google ads include?
3 Comments
MO
You will waste a lot of money and time before realizing how important negative keywords are at stopping waste because nobody from Google / Alphabet ever...Read more
What is Google Analytics used for?
6 Comments
RV
It is the best free tool for getting insights into our website and apps.Read more
How are marketers using Google Analytics to drive strategic decisions and optimize online presence?
5 Comments
JC
We use it as a guide when establishing publication strategies, to segment the audience and customers, with Google Analytics, we can establish publication and...Read more
How do I link it to my SPSS journal
4 Comments
AK
This may not be the answer you want, however its the best i have with my limited experience of spss. But you can import data via a spreadsheet (XLS/CSV - the...Read more
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