Comparison

Fullmetrix vs Google Analytics 4

GA4 analyzes web traffic. Fullmetrix analyzes e-commerce profit. Two complementary tools, not competitors.

Summary

Traffic analytics vs profit analytics

Google Analytics 4

Free web analytics: traffic, acquisition, user behavior, conversions. No profit tracking, no net LTV, no RFM, no revenue cohorts.

Free
Fullmetrix

E-commerce analytics with 5-cost-type profit tracking, revenue cohorts, RFM, net LTV and Meta/Google/TikTok audience sync.

Starting at 9 EUR/month
Detailed comparison

Feature by feature

Analytics type
Google Analytics 4Traffic / behavior
FullmetrixBusiness / profit
Price
Google Analytics 4Free
Fullmetrix9 EUR/month
Profit tracking
Google Analytics 4No
Fullmetrix5 cost types
Cohort analysis
Google Analytics 4By user retention
FullmetrixBy monthly revenue
RFM segmentation
Google Analytics 4No
FullmetrixAutomatic
Customer LTV
Google Analytics 4No (limited predictive metric)
FullmetrixGross + net per cohort
Ad audience sync
Google Analytics 4Google Ads only
FullmetrixMeta, Google, TikTok
Web traffic tracking
Google Analytics 4Complete (pages, events, sources)
FullmetrixNo
Multi-touch attribution
Google Analytics 4Data-driven attribution
FullmetrixNo
Multi-platform e-commerce
Google Analytics 4Via enhanced e-commerce (manual tag)
FullmetrixPrestaShop, WooCommerce, Shopify
Data hosting
Google Analytics 4USA (Google)
FullmetrixEU (GDPR)
Revenue forecasting
Google Analytics 4No
FullmetrixML-based
Automatic digests
Google Analytics 4Automatic insights
FullmetrixEmail + Slack
Learning curve
Google Analytics 4High (complex setup)
FullmetrixLow (ready to use)
Fullmetrix advantages

Why add Fullmetrix to GA4

Real profit tracking

GA4 measures revenue but never deducts costs. Fullmetrix calculates net profit after 5 cost types: product, shipping, transaction, ads and misc.

Revenue cohorts, not session cohorts

GA4 cohorts measure retention by sessions. Fullmetrix measures retention by revenue and profit, which is more relevant for business.

RFM and audience sync

Segment customers by RFM value and sync those segments to Meta, Google and TikTok Ads. GA4 does not offer RFM segmentation.

Ready to use without configuration

GA4 requires hours of setup (events, conversions, enhanced e-commerce). Fullmetrix connects in 2 minutes and shows your data immediately.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Does Fullmetrix replace Google Analytics?+

No. Both tools are complementary. GA4 analyzes traffic, acquisition sources and user behavior. Fullmetrix analyzes profit, revenue cohorts, RFM and net LTV.

Why pay for Fullmetrix if GA4 is free?+

GA4 does not calculate profit, net LTV, revenue cohorts or RFM. These business metrics are essential for optimizing your e-commerce and easily justify 9 EUR/month.

Does Fullmetrix use GA4 data?+

Fullmetrix can connect to Google Analytics to enrich your data. But it connects directly to your CMS APIs for transactional data.

Does GA4 offer profit tracking?+

No. GA4 measures revenue via enhanced e-commerce but does not deduct any costs. Net profit, product margins and transaction costs are not calculated.

Can you use both tools together?+

Yes, it is even recommended. GA4 for traffic and acquisition, Fullmetrix for profit and customer value. Both tools are independent and complementary.

Is GA4 enough for an e-commerce store?+

GA4 is essential for traffic and acquisition. But to manage profitability, you need a profit tracking tool like Fullmetrix as a complement.

Complement GA4 with profit tracking

Profit, revenue cohorts, RFM and audience sync. The ideal complement to Google Analytics.

14-day free trial.