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Chartbeat

Real-time analytics for publishers

As of 30 August 2026, Chartbeat starts at $1000/month. Chartbeat is a real-time analytics platform designed specifically for publishers and media companies. Softwr lists it under News. Chartbeat is made by Chartbeat Inc., launched in 2009, available on Web.

Overview

What Chartbeat does

Chartbeat is a real-time analytics platform designed specifically for publishers and media companies.

What people use it for

  • Publisher analytics

The honest half

Where it falls short

Concrete and checkable, so you can decide whether any of them matter to you. This is the half of a review a vendor will not write about Chartbeat.

  • Pricing is customized by website and native app pageviews across four tiers, Essentials, Plus, Premium and Enterprise, and the pricing page publishes no figures, directing visitors to Talk to Sales or Get a Demo

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Pricing

What Chartbeat costs

Taken from the vendor's own pricing page. Prices move, so check before you buy.

Professional

$1,000 /mo

  • Real-time analytics
  • Audience insights

Capabilities

Features

  • Real-time analytics

  • Audience insights

  • Content metrics

  • Traffic tracking

  • Google Analytics

    Integration with Google Analytics

  • GDPR

    GDPR security feature

  • Cloud deployment

    Supports cloud deployment

  • Web support

    Available on web

  • English language support

    Interface available in English

Answered, with sources

Questions people ask

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How many pricing tiers does Chartbeat offer?

Chartbeat offers four flexible tiers: Essentials, Plus, Premium, and Enterprise. Each tier is customized based on your website and native app pageviews.

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How is Chartbeat pricing calculated?

Chartbeat pricing is customized according to your website and native app pageviews. This means the cost for each plan is tailored to your specific traffic levels rather than using fixed-rate pricing.

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Can I see Chartbeat pricing details online?

The main product page does not display specific pricing amounts. For detailed pricing and feature comparisons between tiers, visit chartbeat.com/product/chartbeat-pricing/ or request a demo from the company.

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Behind it

Who makes Chartbeat

Company
Chartbeat Inc.
Based in
New York, NY
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