Software · head to head
Google Optimize vs Lucky Orange
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Google Optimize google Optimize and Optimize 360 were sunset and are no longer available as of September 30, 2023; Lucky Orange session-based pricing scales poorly during traffic spikes or successful campaigns
- They diverge on capability: Google Optimize covers A/B testing, Lucky Orange covers Heatmaps.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Google Optimize and Lucky Orange actually diverge.
| Attribute | Google Optimize | Lucky Orange |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | freemium | Unknown |
| Founded | 1998 | 2012 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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 Google Optimize
- A/B testing
- Google Analytics integration
- Visual editor
- Real-time analytics
- Google Analytics
- Google's security
- Cloud deployment
- 40+ languages language support
Only in Lucky Orange
- Heatmaps
- Session Recordings
- Live Chat
- Surveys
- Form Analytics
- Shopify
- WordPress
- BigCommerce
Both cover
- Google Tag Manager
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Google Optimize
- A/B and multivariate testing of web pages tied to Google Analytics goalsnot Lucky Orange
- Personalising page content for defined audience segmentsnot Lucky Orange
- Redirect tests between alternative landing page URLsnot Lucky Orange
Lucky Orange
- User experience analysisnot Google Optimize
- Bug reproductionnot Google Optimize
- Conversion optimizationnot Google Optimize
- Customer journey mappingnot Google Optimize
- Usability testingnot Google Optimize
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Google Optimize
- Google Optimize and Optimize 360 were sunset and are no longer available as of September 30, 2023
- Any experiments and personalizations still running on that date were ended by Google
- Google directs former users to third-party A/B testing tools, naming AB Tasty, Optimizely and VWO, rather than a replacement Google product
Lucky Orange
- Session-based pricing scales poorly during traffic spikes or successful campaigns
- Lacks A/B testing capabilities that competitors like Crazy Egg offer
- Less privacy-focused than Hotjar for session recording data
Pricing, plan by plan
Google Optimize
Free- FreeFree
- A/B testing
- Google Analytics integration
- Visual editor
Lucky Orange
Free- FreeFree
- 100 monthly sessions
- 30 days data retention
- Basic features
- Build$32/month
- 5,000 monthly sessions
- Live chat
- Heatmaps
- Grow$72/month
- 15,000 monthly sessions
- All Build features
- Expand$184/month
- 50,000 monthly sessions
- All features
Which should you pick?
Choose Google Optimize if
- You need a/b testing.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want google analytics integration.
Choose Lucky Orange if
- You need heatmaps.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want session recordings.
Questions people ask
- Is Google Optimize or Lucky Orange better?
- Neither clearly leads. Google Optimize starts at Free and Lucky Orange at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Google Optimize or Lucky Orange?
- Google Optimize starts at Free and Lucky Orange at Free.
- Does Google Optimize or Lucky Orange run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- Can I use Google Optimize for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Google Optimize best used for?
- Google Optimize is most often used for a/b and multivariate testing of web pages tied to google analytics goals, personalising page content for defined audience segments, redirect tests between alternative landing page urls. Of those, a/b and multivariate testing of web pages tied to google analytics goals and personalising page content for defined audience segments are not what Lucky Orange is typically brought in for.
- What can Google Optimize do that Lucky Orange cannot?
- Google Optimize covers A/B testing, Google Analytics integration, Visual editor, Real-time analytics. Lucky Orange covers Heatmaps, Session Recordings, Live Chat, Surveys. Both handle Google Tag Manager, Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Lucky Orange: What is Lucky Orange's pricing based on?
Lucky Orange uses session-based pricing tiers. The Free plan tracks 100 monthly sessions; Build plan ($32/mo) tracks 5,000 sessions; Grow ($72/mo) tracks 15,000 sessions, up to Scale ($839/mo) for 300,000 sessions.
SourceLucky Orange: Does Lucky Orange include live chat?
Yes, unlike pure heatmap tools, Lucky Orange includes live chat with canned responses, operator transfers, co-browsing, and typing preview in all paid plans.
SourceLucky Orange: Can I get a 7-day free trial?
Yes, Lucky Orange offers a 7-day free trial with all features on every plan and no credit card required to start.
SourceLucky Orange: Does Lucky Orange track session recordings?
Yes, Lucky Orange provides dynamic heatmaps and visitor session recordings showing customer behavior, including drop-offs in conversion funnels.
SourceLucky Orange: How is Lucky Orange different from Hotjar?
Lucky Orange combines heatmaps with integrated live chat for real-time support, while Hotjar focuses more on feedback collection and UX research with better privacy defaults.
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