Best Content Analytics Software
Metrics for News alternatives
8 tools scored in the same category. 2 score higher than Metrics for News's 3.8/5.
Ranked by independent composite score, not by payment. Nobody on this page paid to be here.
Before you switch — what Metrics for News does well
- The percentile scoring offers a more accurate view of the performance of a particular content piece
- Does not demand expertise in analytics
- The grants and special non-profit pricing make it an ideal choice for news agencies with limited budgets
And where it was marked down
- Navigating advanced custom reports can be challenging if the team is not well-versed in tags and metrics
- The system of auto-tagging becomes more accurate only after 1,000 articles are processed
Privacy-first, real-time analytics designed for digital publishers to optimize content and Google Discover performance.
Scores 0.5 higher than Metrics for News
Real-time content intelligence and editorial analytics built specifically for global newsroom engagement
Scores 0.2 higher than Metrics for News
AI-powered reporting assistant for publishers to optimize audience engagement and reader revenue
Scores level with Metrics for News
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 level with Metrics for News
Real-time editorial analytics connecting content performance to revenue and subscriptions
Scores 0.1 lower than Metrics for News
Enterprise content analytics and audience intelligence for digital publishers and media teams
Scores 0.2 lower than Metrics for News
Unified commerce data and attribution platform for scaling affiliate and sponsored revenue
Scores 0.2 lower than Metrics for News
Real-time video analytics and Quality of Experience monitoring for global streaming enterprises
Scores 0.3 lower than Metrics for News
Common questions
What is the best alternative to Metrics for News?
On Benchmark Grid's independent scoring, Publytics is the highest-scoring alternative in Best Content Analytics Software at 4.3/5, against Metrics for News at 3.8/5. Which is right for you depends on your publication's size, revenue model and vertical.
Why would a publisher move away from Metrics for News?
Our editors flagged: Navigating advanced custom reports can be challenging if the team is not well-versed in tags and metrics; The system of auto-tagging becomes more accurate only after 1,000 articles are processed. Whether those matter depends on your setup — many publishers run Metrics for News 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.
