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VWO vs. Optimizely: Features, Pricing, and a Smarter Alternative

As businesses push to deliver better experiences and boost conversions, A/B testing platforms have become essential tools. VWO and Optimizely are two of the most widely used platforms, each with its own strengths depending on your goals and resources. In this article, we’ll compare how these two tools differ in terms of features, usability, and pricing, while also looking at Compose, a newer, more flexible alternative built for teams who want control, speed, and simplicity without locking into a long-term contract.

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Comparing Core Features

Core Features
VWO
Optimizely
Web Experimentation
A/B and Split URL Testing
Project Management & Strategic Planning
Robust Reporting
No-Code Shopify Integration
Flexible, Pay-As-You-Go Pricing

Factors to consider when selecting a platform

  • Price

    ROI is critical for a conversion rate optimization department. Don’t waste funds on overpriced software if you don’t have to.

  • Technical requirements

    Ensure the software has the necessary tools and integrations that you need (see a full comparison below)

  • Ease of use

    Do you need the ability to implement no-code experiments? Or need onboarding assistance?

Pricing Comparison

Compose is the most affordable option for A/B testing, offering simple, transparent pricing on a per-test basis. For only $0.0012 per monthly tracked user, Compose customers pay for only the users they test. VWO’s pricing is tier-based with costs that scale based on usage. Their pricing starts at $220 monthly for low-traffic sites and increases based on the number of monthly tracked users. Finally, Optimizely, while powerful, is built for enterprise teams and comes with a high price tag. Pricing isn’t publicly available and requires a custom quote, which often reflects its position at the premium end of the market.

Install & Support
VWO
Optimizely
Free Onboarding Assistance
One-on-one onboarding session via video call
Easy Installation
No Flicker
Unlimited Collaborators
And advanced user permission settings
Unlimited Projects/Workspaces
Multi-Domain and Subdomain Testing
Robust Support & Developer Docs
Email Support
24/7 Chat Support
Strategic Planning
VWO
Optimizely
Collaborative Hypothesis List
Easy organize all hypotheses as a backlog list among your team
Roadmap
Plan out upcoming experiments on a drag-and-drop roadmap
PIE Score Prioritization
Web Experimentation
VWO
Optimizely
A/B and Split URL Testing
Unlimited Variants & Simultaneous Tests
Javascript Variants
And a code editor
Redirect and Regex Redirect Variants
Default Goal Tracking
Revenue, engagement, and bounce rate
Custom Goal Tracking
Ability to define custom, reusable goals for event tracking
Basic Trigger Conditions
Page URL triggers
Advanced Trigger Conditions
Including the ability to trigger a test with JavaScript
Traffic Allocation Control
Quality Assurance Preview Tool
Preview and toggle between variants with a shareable link
Personalization & Deploy
Deploy alternate versions of your site to specific audiences
Price Testing
Analytics & Reporting
VWO
Optimizely
Real-Time Auto-Calculated Reports
Bayesian Statistical Method
Frequentist Statistical Method
Advanced Retroactive Report Filtering
Easily compare results from different devices, geolocation, browsers, etc.
Visual Data Charts
View confidence, conversion rate (CR), cumulative CR, etc. over time
Automatic RPV Tracking
View analytics for revenue per variant with the standard report page
Downloadable Reports
As a CSV file
Downloadable Reports
As a PDF or JSON file
GA4 Integration
Shopify
VWO
Optimizely
Available in the Shopify App Store
No-Code Split Theme Testing
No-Code Split Template Testing
Shopify Trigger Presets
Easily trigger experiments based on templates (i.e. all product pages)
App Block Install
Easily install the script with one click

"I have used a few different A/B testing tools and Compose is by far the best value. It gives you what you need without being overly complicated. The dashboard is easy to use and you can tell that the team that built it with the customer in mind. If you are looking for a testing tool I would highly recommend giving Compose a try."

Alex Nelson

eCommerce Manager

COZY EARTH

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