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Adobe Analytics vs Zoho Analytics

Adobe Analytics logo

Adobe Analytics

Marketing

Enterprise-class data analytics

From
$5000/month
Rated
-
Zoho Analytics logo

Zoho Analytics

Business Intelligence

Self-service BI and analytics platform

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Zoho Analytics has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Adobe Analytics every UK G-Cloud listing bundles Adobe Analytics inside Experience Cloud consultancy from resellers including NTT Data, IBM and VE3, with no standalone per unit price published; Zoho Analytics the free plan is limited to 2 users, 10,000 rows and 5 workspaces
  • They diverge on capability: Adobe Analytics covers Real-time reporting, Zoho Analytics covers AI Assistant.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Adobe Analytics and Zoho Analytics actually diverge.

Attributes where Adobe Analytics and Zoho Analytics differ
AttributeAdobe AnalyticsZoho Analytics
Starting price$5000/monthFree
Pricing modelquotesubscription
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, ApiWeb, Mobile, Embedded
CategoryMarketingBusiness Intelligence
Founded19821996

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Adobe Analytics

  • Real-time reporting
  • Advanced segmentation
  • Attribution modeling
  • Predictive analytics
  • Customer journey mapping
  • Experience Cloud
  • Audience Manager
  • Target

Only in Zoho Analytics

  • AI Assistant
  • Drag-and-drop Reports
  • Auto-blending
  • Embedded Analytics
  • White-labeling
  • Zoho CRM
  • Salesforce
  • Google Analytics

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Mobile support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Adobe Analytics

  • Advanced analyticsnot Zoho Analytics
  • Marketing optimizationnot Zoho Analytics
  • Customer insightsnot Zoho Analytics

Zoho Analytics

  • Self-service dashboards and reports over business datanot Adobe Analytics
  • Blending data from Zoho apps, databases and cloud services into one workspacenot Adobe Analytics
  • Embedding white-labelled analytics inside another productnot Adobe Analytics

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Adobe Analytics

  • Every UK G-Cloud listing bundles Adobe Analytics inside Experience Cloud consultancy from resellers including NTT Data, IBM and VE3, with no standalone per unit price published

Zoho Analytics

  • The free plan is limited to 2 users, 10,000 rows and 5 workspaces
  • Plans are sold with a minimum user count: Basic starts at 2 users, Standard at 5, Premium at 15 and Enterprise at 50
  • Row capacity is part of the plan, starting at 0.5 million rows on Basic, and additional rows are sold as add-ons
  • Viewer licences are sold in blocks of 25 minimum rather than one at a time
  • Data alerts are capped per plan at 10, 30 and 100 active alerts across the whole account
  • REST API usage is metered in API units per day, from 4,000 per day on the lowest paid tier, with extra units sold separately
  • Logo rebranding and hiding the Powered By Zoho Analytics message on embedded reports are not available on the lower plans
  • Activity logs and cluster analysis are excluded from the lower plans
  • The white label embedded analytics offering has no published price and requires contacting Zoho
  • Local taxes such as VAT and GST are charged on top of the listed prices

Pricing, plan by plan

Adobe Analytics

$5000/month
  • Adobe Analytics$5000/month
    • Real-time analytics
    • Advanced attribution
    • Predictive analytics

Zoho Analytics

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 2 Users
    • Basic Features
    • 10K Rows
  • Basic$24/month
    • 2 Users
    • 500K Rows
    • Email Support

Which should you pick?

Choose Adobe Analytics if

  • You need real-time reporting.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, Api.
  • You also want advanced segmentation.

Choose Zoho Analytics if

  • You need ai assistant.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, Embedded.
  • You also want drag-and-drop reports.

Questions people ask

Is Adobe Analytics or Zoho Analytics better?
Neither clearly leads. Adobe Analytics starts at $5000/month and Zoho Analytics at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Adobe Analytics or Zoho Analytics?
Zoho Analytics has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $5000/month for Adobe Analytics and Free for Zoho Analytics.
Does Adobe Analytics or Zoho Analytics run on more platforms?
Adobe Analytics runs on Web, Mobile, Api. Zoho Analytics runs on Web, Mobile, Embedded.
Can I use Zoho Analytics for free?
Yes. Zoho Analytics has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Adobe Analytics starts at $5000/month.
What is Adobe Analytics best used for?
Adobe Analytics is most often used for advanced analytics, marketing optimization, customer insights. Of those, advanced analytics and marketing optimization are not what Zoho Analytics is typically brought in for.
What can Adobe Analytics do that Zoho Analytics cannot?
Adobe Analytics covers Real-time reporting, Advanced segmentation, Attribution modeling, Predictive analytics. Zoho Analytics covers AI Assistant, Drag-and-drop Reports, Auto-blending, Embedded Analytics. Both handle Web support, Mobile support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Zoho Analytics: Is there a free plan available?

Yes, Zoho Analytics offers a permanent free plan with 2 users, 10,000 rows, and 5 workspaces. A 15-day free trial is also available for paid plans, no credit card required.

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Zoho Analytics: Can I cancel my subscription at any time?

Yes, you can upgrade, downgrade, or cancel your subscription at any time. It operates as a month-to-month, pay-as-you-go service with full flexibility.

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Zoho Analytics: What is the difference between monthly and yearly billing?

Yearly billing provides a 20% discount compared to monthly rates. Both options are available for all subscription tiers.

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Zoho Analytics: How much do additional users and data rows cost beyond what is included in my plan?

Additional users, data rows, and viewers are available as paid add-ons. The page does not specify the exact per-unit cost for these add-ons.

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Zoho Analytics: How often can I refresh my data in each tier?

Basic allows 1 refresh per day, Standard and Premium allow 8 per day, and Enterprise allows 24 per day. Dedicated Compute offers custom refresh rates.

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