Best Content Analytics Software
Chartbeat alternatives
8 tools scored in the same category. 2 score higher than Chartbeat's 4.1/5.
Ranked by independent composite score, not by payment. Nobody on this page paid to be here.
Before you switch — what Chartbeat does well
- Real-time monitoring of page views, scroll depth, and active readers
- User-friendly dashboard highlighting top-performing stories and content placement
- Integrates seamlessly with popular CMSs and platforms like AMP, Apple News, and Facebook Instant Articles
And where it was marked down
- Entry plans might seem expensive for smaller publications
- Does not have a mobile app
Privacy-first, real-time analytics designed for digital publishers to optimize content and Google Discover performance.
Scores 0.3 higher than Chartbeat
AI-powered reporting assistant for publishers to optimize audience engagement and reader revenue
Scores 0.1 higher than Chartbeat
Unified commerce data and attribution platform for scaling affiliate and sponsored revenue
Scores 0.1 lower than Chartbeat
Actionable editorial analytics and AI assistants helping newsrooms optimize story impact through user needs data. (Now: The company was formed by the 2020 merger of Content Insights and SmartOcto; it has since operated as a single unified brand.)
Scores 0.2 lower than Chartbeat
Editorial analytics aligning mission-driven journalism with audience engagement and business goals
Scores 0.2 lower than Chartbeat
Enterprise content analytics and audience intelligence for digital publishers and media teams
Scores 0.5 lower than Chartbeat
Unified content analytics and AI-driven predictive scoring for multi-platform digital newsrooms
Scores 0.5 lower than Chartbeat
Real-time editorial analytics connecting content performance to revenue and subscriptions
Scores 0.5 lower than Chartbeat
Common questions
What is the best alternative to Chartbeat?
On Benchmark Grid's independent scoring, Publytics is the highest-scoring alternative in Best Content Analytics Software at 4.4/5, against Chartbeat at 4.1/5. Which is right for you depends on your publication's size, revenue model and vertical.
Why would a publisher move away from Chartbeat?
Our editors flagged: Entry plans might seem expensive for smaller publications; Does not have a mobile app. Whether those matter depends on your setup — many publishers run Chartbeat successfully despite them.
Are these alternatives ranked by paid placement?
No. Every tool here is ranked by a composite score set by SODP's editorial team across 12 criteria. Vendors cannot pay for inclusion, for a score, or for a position on this page.
