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# Google Analytics vs MonsterInsights Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Google Analytics** [

4.5/5(6,878)

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**MonsterInsights** [

4.2/5(41)

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Pricing

**Google Analytics**
No pricing available

**MonsterInsights**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Google Analytics**
1 month

Based on 1258 responses

**MonsterInsights**
\<1 monthFaster

Based on 9 responses

Return on Investment

**Google Analytics**
8 months

Based on 920 responses

**MonsterInsights**
Not enough reviews yet

Perceived Cost

**Google Analytics**
$$$$$

**MonsterInsights**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Google Analytics**
9%

**MonsterInsights**
Not enough reviews yet

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Pros & Cons

**Google Analytics**
[
Insights (210)
](https://www.g2.com/products/google-analytics/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1558198&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Analytics (168)
](https://www.g2.com/products/google-analytics/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1559967&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Learning Curve (106)
](https://www.g2.com/products/google-analytics/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1558796&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Complexity (73)
](https://www.g2.com/products/google-analytics/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1560089&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**MonsterInsights**
[
Ease of Use (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/monsterinsights/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1729262&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Analytics (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/monsterinsights/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2464159&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Expensive (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/monsterinsights/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1729361&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Limited Features (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/monsterinsights/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2408980&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**Google Analytics**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_63d218ec5025462ff5764a0152931977/ahrefs.png "Product Avatar Image")

Ahrefs

](https://www.g2.com/products/ahrefs/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_becef96b2dd755b1a2c1c8f6a5e2cb1c/al-query.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

Al Query

](https://www.g2.com/products/al-query/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_ee30f5ed6da59fce0103c3bf455b3d1d/alpharank.png "Product Avatar Image")

AlphaRank

](https://www.g2.com/products/alpharank/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_9c84c6bae4fe50f2afd182f37c02de8d/apartments-com.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

Apartments.com

](https://www.g2.com/products/apartments-com/reviews)[
View all
](https://www.g2.com/products/google-analytics/integrations)

**MonsterInsights**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_cf3585642187318ab772bcc30b80ad5a/wordpress-org.png "Product Avatar Image")

WordPress.org

](https://www.g2.com/products/wordpress-org/reviews)[
View all
](https://www.g2.com/products/monsterinsights/integrations)

Screenshots

**Google Analytics**
 ![Google Analytics screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/77112/expirable-direct-uploads_2F07358a62-8eb6-4f4a-871b-6529fd4fd586_2FAnalytics_Funnel.png)

**MonsterInsights**
No screenshot available

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Google Analytics**

9.0

9.05,714

**MonsterInsights**

9.1

9.127

Ease of Use

**Google Analytics**

7.8

7.85,753

**MonsterInsights**

9.1

9.127

Ease of Setup

**Google Analytics**

8.0

8.02,962

**MonsterInsights**

9.2

9.215

Ease of Admin

**Google Analytics**

8.3

8.32,653

**MonsterInsights**

8.8

8.811

Quality of Support

**Google Analytics**

7.5

7.54,765

**MonsterInsights**

8.7

8.724

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Google Analytics**

8.3

8.32,431

**MonsterInsights**

9.2

9.211

Product Direction (% positive)

**Google Analytics**

8.5

8.55,568

**MonsterInsights**

8.5

8.524

Features

Digital Analytics[Hide 31 FeaturesShow 31 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.4

4,757

8.4

23

Metrics

Sessions - Digital Analytics

9.0(tied score)

4125

9.0(tied score)

20

Engagement

8.8(won by 0.3)

4064

8.5

19

Entry and Exit Pages

8.7

3961

9.2(won by 0.5)

19

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Standard Event Tracking

8.6

3640

8.8(won by 0.2)

18

Custom Event Tracking

8.4(won by 0.1)

3418

8.3

16

Retention

8.4

3602

8.7(won by 0.3)

19

Return

8.5

3646

8.9(won by 0.4)

19

Conversions

8.6(won by 0.4)

3776

8.2

17

Funnels

8.2(won by 0.4)

3326

7.8

16

Reporting

Trending

8.5(won by 0.1)

3567

8.4

19

Retroactive Reporting

8.2(won by 0.1)

3262

8.1

16

Segmentation

8.4(tied score)

3525

8.4(tied score)

15

Mobile Reporting

8.5(won by 0.3)

3433

8.2

18

Unification Across Devices

8.3

3110

8.9(won by 0.6)

17

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Custom Reports and Dashboards

8.5(won by 0.5)

3736

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.0

17

Real-Time Reporting

Feature Not Available

9.1(won by default)

19

Other

User Data

8.5

3732

8.8(won by 0.3)

19

Site Search Reporting

8.5(won by 0.2)

3495

8.3

17

Load Time Monitoring

8.3(won by 0.3)

3284

8.0

17

Campaign Tracking

8.7(won by 0.9)

3523

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.8

15

E-Commerce

8.5(won by 0.3)

2701

8.2

14

Promotional Messages

8.0(won by 0.7)

2418

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.3

16

Administration Alerts

8.2(won by 0.2)

2798

8.0

16

Agentic AI - Digital Analytics

Autonomous Task Execution

7.7(won by default)

82

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

8.2(won by default)

91

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

7.9(won by default)

91

Not enough data

Decision Making

8.4(won by default)

93

Not enough data

Administration

API / Integrations

8.5(won by 0.3)

2681

8.2

14

QA Testing

8.2(won by 0.9)

2334

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.3

13

Performance and Reliability

8.9(won by 0.1)

3489

8.8

17

User, Role, and Access Management

8.9(won by 0.1)

3566

8.8

16

Mobile App Analytics[Hide 59 FeaturesShow 59 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.8

1,366

Not enough data

User Identification

Demographics

8.9(won by default)

1175

Not enough data

User Segmentation

8.8(won by default)

1131

Not enough data

Geolocation

9.1(won by default)

1147

Not enough data

Predictive Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tracking & Reporting

Custom Event Tracking

8.6(won by default)

1016

Not enough data

Real-Time Insights

8.9(won by default)

1162

Not enough data

Attribution

8.5(won by default)

1066

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

8.9(won by default)

1176

Not enough data

User Path Tracking

8.7(won by default)

1120

Not enough data

User Activity History

8.6(won by default)

1093

Not enough data

Multi-Channel Attribution

Not enough data

Not enough data

In-App Events Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Metrics

Engagement

8.8(won by default)

233

Not enough data

Exit Tracking

8.7(won by default)

229

Not enough data

Retention

8.8(won by default)

222

Not enough data

Return

8.6(won by default)

232

Not enough data

Conversions

8.8(won by default)

235

Not enough data

Engagement Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Uninstall Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Conversion Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Location Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

ROI Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Retention Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Visitor Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Behavior Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Revenue Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Push Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Campaign Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Modeling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Funnel Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Marketers

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customer Experience Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Trend Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Escalation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Session Recording

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Root Cause Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Metrics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cohort Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Issue Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Heatmaps

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Triggered Actions

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

A/B Testing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Exchange Platforms[Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features](javascript:void(0);)

9.2

17

Not enough data

Exchange Functions

Data Transmission

9.3(won by default)

15

Not enough data

Data Normalization

9.3(won by default)

15

Not enough data

Data as a Service

Market Data Acquisition

9.3(won by default)

15

Not enough data

Industry Data Acquisition

9.1(won by default)

15

Not enough data

Source Data Acquisition

9.5(won by default)

14

Not enough data

Targeted Data Acquisition

9.2(won by default)

14

Not enough data

Management

Source and Destination Selection

9.3(won by default)

14

Not enough data

Solution Integration

9.3(won by default)

14

Not enough data

Reporting and Visualization

8.9(won by default)

14

Not enough data

Data Governance

9.2(won by default)

14

Not enough data

Content Analytics[Hide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.4

1,732

Not enough data

Tools

Contact Collection

8.3(won by default)

1119

Not enough data

Audience Insights

8.9(won by default)

1495

Not enough data

Social Sharing

8.3(won by default)

1252

Not enough data

Metrics

Entry and Exit Pages

8.9(won by default)

1462

Not enough data

Sessions

8.9(won by default)

1501

Not enough data

Engagement

8.9(won by default)

1498

Not enough data

Return

8.7(won by default)

1413

Not enough data

Conversions

8.7(won by default)

1429

Not enough data

Search Rank

8.4(won by default)

1364

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Content Analytics

Autonomous Task Execution

7.7(won by default)

38

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

8.2(won by default)

38

Not enough data

Adaptive Learning

7.7(won by default)

38

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

7.8(won by default)

38

Not enough data

Decision Making

7.9(won by default)

40

Not enough data

Mobile Analytics[Hide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.7

268

Not enough data

Metrics

Engagement

8.8(won by default)

233

Not enough data

Exit Tracking

8.7(won by default)

229

Not enough data

Retention

8.8(won by default)

222

Not enough data

Return

8.6(won by default)

232

Not enough data

Conversions

8.8(won by default)

235

Not enough data

Engagement Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Uninstall Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Conversion Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Location Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

ROI Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Retention Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Visitor Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Behavior Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Revenue Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Show 1 feature category with incomplete data

Content Marketing[Hide 44 FeaturesShow 44 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Creation

Content Creation Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Curation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Buyer Personas

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Campaign Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

SEO Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Template Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Optimization

SEO

Not enough data

Not enough data

A/B Testing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dashboards & Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audience Targeting

Not enough data

Not enough data

ROI Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Logistics

Customizable Templated Workflows

Not enough data

Not enough data

Internal Communication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Editing and Approval Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Distribution Features

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Media Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

User, Role, and Access Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Approval Process Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Publish Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Marketing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Library

Not enough data

Not enough data

Conversion Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Promotion

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Editorial Calendar

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Campaign Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Campaign Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Channel Campaigns

Not enough data

Not enough data

Engagement Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Categorization/Grouping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Filtering

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Media Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Google Analytics](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/d0b0bdbf701506973791782a843a408b/google-analytics.svg "Google Analytics")](https://www.g2.com/products/google-analytics/reviews)

Google Analytics

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

60.1%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

28.3%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

11.7%

[![MonsterInsights](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_1dde640ec72f55e3f3f2cd9249748e86/monsterinsights.jpg "MonsterInsights")](https://www.g2.com/products/monsterinsights/reviews)

MonsterInsights

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

86.8%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

10.5%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

2.6%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

60.1%

86.8%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

28.3%

10.5%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

11.7%

2.6%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Google Analytics](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/d0b0bdbf701506973791782a843a408b/google-analytics.svg "Google Analytics")](https://www.g2.com/products/google-analytics/reviews)
Google Analytics

Marketing and Advertising

21.4%

Information Technology and Services

7.9%

Computer Software

6.8%

Internet

4.4%

Retail

2.8%

Other

56.7%

[![MonsterInsights](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_1dde640ec72f55e3f3f2cd9249748e86/monsterinsights.jpg "MonsterInsights")](https://www.g2.com/products/monsterinsights/reviews)
MonsterInsights

Marketing and Advertising

17.1%

Writing and Editing

8.6%

Information Technology and Services

8.6%

Automotive

2.9%

Banking

2.9%

Other

60.0%

FAQs

## Google Analytics vs MonsterInsights FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 15, 2026

### What is the difference between Google Analytics vs MonsterInsights?

Google Analytics is distinguished by its higher G2 rating, broader review base, and more robust support scores, while MonsterInsights is favored for ease of use and setup, especially for WordPress users.

| [Google Analytics](https://www.g2.com/products/google-analytics/reviews) | [MonsterInsights](https://www.g2.com/products/monsterinsights/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.5/5 (6,863 reviews) | 4.2/5 (40 reviews) |
| Small-Business | Small-Business |
| 8.0 | 9.2 |
| 7.5 | 8.7 |
| Real-time data and depth of analysis | Ease of use and WordPress integration |

### How do the pricing models of Google Analytics and MonsterInsights compare?

Google Analytics is considered the stronger value due to higher satisfaction with price and cost-related dimensions.

- **Google Analytics:** Reviewers consistently highlight that Google Analytics is free and delivers strong value for the insights provided.
- **MonsterInsights:** In recent reviews, several reviewers mention that MonsterInsights is expensive, especially compared to the free capabilities of Google Analytics, and that advanced features are locked behind higher-priced plans.
- **Switching Reason:** Reviewers who switch to MonsterInsights often cite its user-friendly interface and easier setup for WordPress as the main reasons, despite the higher cost.

### What are the best alternatives to Google Analytics and MonsterInsights?

The top 3 alternatives to Google Analytics and MonsterInsights are Chartbeat, Semrush, and Amplitude.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Google Analytics](https://www.g2.com/products/google-analytics/reviews) | 4.5/5 (6,863 reviews) | Small-Business | Free, strong value for insights | Real-time data and depth of analysis |
| [MonsterInsights](https://www.g2.com/products/monsterinsights/reviews) | 4.2/5 (40 reviews) | Small-Business | Expensive for advanced features | Ease of use and WordPress integration |
| [Chartbeat](https://www.g2.com/products/chartbeat/reviews) | 4.4/5 (69 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Real-time analytics and editorial insights |
| [Semrush](https://www.g2.com/products/semrush/reviews) | 4.4/5 (4,028 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Comprehensive SEO and analytics tools |
| [Amplitude](https://www.g2.com/products/amplitude-analytics/reviews) | 4.5/5 (2,977 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Product analytics and user behavior insights |

### Which Digital Analytics features should I prioritize when comparing Google Analytics and MonsterInsights?

Buyers should prioritize ease of setup, real-time reporting, integration capabilities, quality of support, and value for cost when comparing Google Analytics and MonsterInsights.

- **Ease of Setup:** Google Analytics 8.0, MonsterInsights 9.2
- **Real-Time Reporting:** Most frequently mentioned feature in both products' reviews
- **Integration Capabilities:** Google Analytics integrates with Google Ads (173 mentions), Facebook (88), Firebase (14); MonsterInsights integrates with WordPress and Google Analytics (recent reviews)
- **Quality of Support:** Google Analytics 7.5, MonsterInsights 8.7
- **Value for Cost:** Google Analytics is free and highly rated for value; MonsterInsights is frequently cited as expensive for advanced features

### What are the pros and cons of Google Analytics vs MonsterInsights?

Google Analytics stands out for its depth of analysis and real-time data, while MonsterInsights is praised for ease of use and WordPress integration.

- **Google Analytics strengths:** Real-time data and support, depth of analysis, customizable reports, robust integrations with Google Ads and other marketing tools, free to use.
- **Google Analytics trade-offs:** Steep learning curve, complex UI/UX for new users, advanced analysis requires technical expertise, some data sampling and latency issues.
- **MonsterInsights strengths:** Ease of use (2 all-time mentions), easy setup (1), WordPress integration, simplified analytics for non-technical users, good customer support (1).
- **MonsterInsights trade-offs:** Expensive for advanced features (2), limited features compared to Google Analytics (1), some product limitations (1), basic stats in free version, upsells for pro features.

### Is Google Analytics or MonsterInsights better for small businesses?

Google Analytics is the better fit for small businesses, supported by its dominant small-business segment and strong value sentiment.

- **Google Analytics:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers highlight its free pricing, robust features, and value for small agencies and startups.
- **MonsterInsights:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers appreciate its ease of use and setup for WordPress, but frequently mention the high cost for advanced features as a drawback for small businesses.

### Which Digital Analytics platform has better integrations?

Google Analytics is favored for integrations, with extensive reviewer-cited connections to major marketing tools.

- **Google Analytics:** Integrates with Google Ads (173 all-time mentions), Facebook (88), and Firebase (14), making it a central hub for marketing analytics.
- **MonsterInsights:** Integrates with WordPress and Google Analytics, with reviewers noting its ease of connecting analytics to WordPress sites.

### How do Google Analytics and MonsterInsights compare on customer support?

MonsterInsights leads on Quality of Support with a 1.2-point advantage over Google Analytics.

- **Google Analytics:** Reviewers describe support as adequate but often rely on documentation and community resources rather than direct assistance.
- **MonsterInsights:** Reviewers highlight responsive customer support and positive experiences, especially for setup and troubleshooting.

### Which is easier to implement, Google Analytics or MonsterInsights?

MonsterInsights is easier to implement, with a 1.2-point higher Ease of Setup score than Google Analytics.

- **Google Analytics:** Reviewers note that setup can be complex, especially for non-technical users, with a learning curve for configuring events and reports.
- **MonsterInsights:** Reviewers consistently praise its quick, one-click setup and beginner-friendly installation, especially for WordPress sites.

### Which product has better Real-Time Reporting?

Google Analytics is the stronger product for Real-Time Reporting, as supported by reviewer sentiment and feature mentions.

- **Google Analytics:** Real-time reporting is frequently cited as a key strength in recent reviews; reviewers highlight its ability to track live user data and active sessions.
- **MonsterInsights:** Reviewers mention real-time data as a benefit, but note that advanced real-time features are limited compared to Google Analytics.

Alternatives

**Google Analytics Alternatives**

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Chartbeat
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Semrush
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Amplitude
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**MonsterInsights Alternatives**

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Semrush
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Mixpanel
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Hotjar by Contentsquare
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