Software · head to head
Parse.ly vs Arc Publishing
Arc Publishing
Software
The enterprise publishing platform for news organizations
- From
- On request
- Rated
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: Parse.ly pricing is by quote only: the pricing page names three tiers but publishes no rate, no minimum and no cost driver, and routes buyers to a demo booking; Arc Publishing now sold as Arc XP, and arcpublishing.com redirects there
- They diverge on capability: Parse.ly covers Content analytics, Arc Publishing covers Modular CMS.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Parse.ly and Arc Publishing actually diverge.
| Attribute | Parse.ly | Arc Publishing |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $500/month | On request |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Mobile |
| Founded | 2011 | 2016 |
Identical on both: pricing model (quote), free tier (No), 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 Parse.ly
- Content analytics
- Audience tracking
- Real-time metrics
- Recommendations
- Google Analytics
- GDPR
- Cloud deployment
- English language support
Only in Arc Publishing
- Modular CMS
- Content creation
- Publishing workflow
- Paywall management
- Subscription billing
- Analytics dashboard
- API framework
- Commerce integration
Both cover
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Parse.ly
- Real time analytics on article and page performance for publishersnot Arc Publishing
- Attributing conversions and subscriptions to contentnot Arc Publishing
- Comparing audience engagement across authors, sections and channelsnot Arc Publishing
Arc Publishing
- Content management for news and digital publishersnot Parse.ly
- Subscription and paywall managementnot Parse.ly
- Video publishing alongside articlesnot Parse.ly
- Multi-site delivery for broadcast and B2B publishersnot Parse.ly
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Parse.ly
- Pricing is by quote only: the pricing page names three tiers but publishes no rate, no minimum and no cost driver, and routes buyers to a demo booking
- Conversions and attribution reporting require the Content Value tier rather than the entry tier
- Geographic segmentation and video tracking require the top Content Advocacy tier
Arc Publishing
- Now sold as Arc XP, and arcpublishing.com redirects there
- Pricing is not published
- Built for media companies, so the editorial workflow assumptions do not suit a general business site
Pricing, plan by plan
Parse.ly
$500/month- Standard$500/month
- Content analytics
- Audience insights
Arc Publishing
On request- Enterprise$undefined/custom
- Custom CMS
- Paywall integration
- Advanced analytics
Which should you pick?
Choose Arc Publishing if
- You need modular cms.
- You work on Web, Mobile.
- You also want content creation.
Questions people ask
- Is Parse.ly or Arc Publishing better?
- Neither clearly leads. Parse.ly starts at $500/month and Arc Publishing at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Parse.ly or Arc Publishing?
- Parse.ly starts at $500/month and Arc Publishing at On request.
- Does Parse.ly or Arc Publishing run on more platforms?
- Parse.ly runs on Web. Arc Publishing runs on Web, Mobile.
- What is Parse.ly best used for?
- Parse.ly is most often used for real time analytics on article and page performance for publishers, attributing conversions and subscriptions to content, comparing audience engagement across authors, sections and channels. Of those, real time analytics on article and page performance for publishers and attributing conversions and subscriptions to content are not what Arc Publishing is typically brought in for.
- What can Parse.ly do that Arc Publishing cannot?
- Parse.ly covers Content analytics, Audience tracking, Real-time metrics, Recommendations. Arc Publishing covers Modular CMS, Content creation, Publishing workflow, Paywall management. Both handle Web support.