Data as of Oct 18, 2026Based on 220 AI responses
Reviewed by Dimitry Apollonsky
AI summary
Optimizely holds a narrow lead over Google Analytics, with recommendations focused on enterprise-grade A/B testing and experimentation platforms. For e-commerce managers hiring an agency, Invesp is the usual answer instead.
Rank and Mentioned in · since Jul 5
| # | Brand | Recommended for | Mentioned in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | mid-market and large e-commerce businesses needing structured agency methodology | mid-market and large e-commerce businesses needing structured agency methodology | 35% |
| 2 | enterprise-grade experimentation and advanced web and product A/B testing | enterprise-grade experimentation and advanced web and product A/B testing | 35% |
| 3 | measuring visitor behavior, funnel drop-off points, and core conversion tracking | measuring visitor behavior, funnel drop-off points, and core conversion tracking | 34% |
| 4 | behavioral analytics, visitor heatmaps, session recordings, and user feedback surveys | behavioral analytics, visitor heatmaps, session recordings, and user feedback surveys | 33% |
| 5 | controlled A/B testing, multivariate experiments, and visitor behavior analysis | controlled A/B testing, multivariate experiments, and visitor behavior analysis | 30% |
| 6 | performance-based agency contracts and high-volume A/B testing campaigns | performance-based agency contracts and high-volume A/B testing campaigns | 22% |
| 7 | free session replay and heatmaps without traffic limits | free session replay and heatmaps without traffic limits | 18% |
| 8 | performance-based testing and quick conversion gains for SaaS and e-commerce | performance-based testing and quick conversion gains for SaaS and e-commerce | 17% |
| 9 | direct-to-consumer and Shopify brands optimizing checkout funnels and order value | direct-to-consumer and Shopify brands optimizing checkout funnels and order value | 14% |
| 10 | research-driven experimentation programs for high-traffic sites and enterprise teams | research-driven experimentation programs for high-traffic sites and enterprise teams | 14% |
| 11 | 12% | ||
| 12 | 12% | ||
| 13 | 10% | ||
| 14 | 10% | ||
| 15 | 9% |
What’s changing · since July
Since July, Optimizelyrising has become the go-to answer for structuring company optimization programs. Invesprising has joined the three most named agencies for performance-based pricing, where CROHOUSErising is also now named regularly.
Weeks of Aug 24 – Sep 6, 2026 · Since Jul 5
Rankings by topic:
Widest split: Hotjar, 19% on ChatGPT Search and 46% on Google AI Mode.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invesp | 47% | 24% | |
| Optimizely | 27% | 44% | |
| Google Analytics | 26% | 41% | |
| Hotjar | 19% | 46% | |
| VWO | 21% | 39% | |
| Conversion Rate Store | 19% | 25% | |
| Microsoft Clarity | 21% | 15% | |
| Spiralyze | 17% | 17% | |
| SplitBase | 14% | 15% | |
| Speero | 15% | 12% |
39% of citations point at the ranked brands’ own sites. beomniscient.com, clicksgeek.com, youtube.com are the most-cited sites outside the ranked brands’ own domains.
Our website gets a lot of traffic but has a low conversion rate. How do I hire a good CRO specialist or agency?
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what tools can help boost conversions on my website?
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