FullStory vs Google Analytics 4

Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best Session Replay Tools and The 11 Best CRO Tools for Higher Conversions. Last verified June 12, 2026.

The short answer

FullStory ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #10) for Teams watching real user sessions and heatmaps / Growth and product teams improving website conversion rates. Best for its flawless playback and automatic event indexing, enabling deep, retroactive analysis.

At a glance

FullStoryGoogle Analytics 4
Top 11 rank#1 / The 11 Best Session Replay Tools#10 / The 11 Best CRO Tools for Higher Conversions
Score (out of 9.4)9.37.4
Best forHigh-fidelity, proactive analyticsFree, integrated A/B testing
Pricing$$$$ (Custom enterprise plans)Free
HQAtlanta, USAMountain View, USA
Founded20142005

FullStory

Best for its flawless playback and automatic event indexing, enabling deep, retroactive analysis.

www.fullstory.com

See full entry in The 11 Best Session Replay Tools

Google Analytics 4

A free and powerful entry point for teams already using Google's ecosystem.

marketingplatform.google.com/about/analytics/

See full entry in The 11 Best CRO Tools for Higher Conversions

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