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Beyond Retention: Centralize your data, optimize acquisition, and uncover advanced insights with Polar Analytics – offering more value and flexibility than Retention X.
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Where Polar Analytics is better for Shopify Brands than Databox
Polar Analytics
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Integration with Shopify
Seamless integration
Limited Shopify support
Integration with Klaviyo, Recharge, and other marketing tools
Native integrations with Klaviyo, Recharge, etc.
Extensive integrations with 70+ tools
Multi-store Shopify analytics
Fully supports multi-store setups
No dedicated multi-store features
Real-time revenue reporting
Real-time updates depending on integrations
Real-time data for connected tools
Customer Cohort Analysis
Advanced cohort tracking with custom periods
Not available
Customer Lifetime Value (CLV) calculations
Accurate calculations and projections
Not available
RFM Segmentation (Recency, Frequency, Monetary)
Advanced segmentation for marketing campaigns
Not available
CAC and ROAS calculation
Granular insights by channel, region, and product
No built-in e-commerce metrics
Multi-channel attribution (first-party pixel)
Tracks across Shopify, Amazon, and Klaviyo
No attribution capabilities
Custom dashboards and reports
Fully customizable
Customizable with pre-built templates
Advanced filtering and drilldowns
Highly flexible filtering for deep insights
Limited drilldown options
Automated alerts based on KPIs
Real-time notifications
Alerts available for connected KPIs
AI-driven insights and recommendations
Proactive recommendations for key improvements
No AI-driven insights
Unified data from Shopify, Amazon, Klaviyo, and more
Combines multi-channel data into a single view
Focused on connected tools, not multi-channel analysis
Offline/online attribution
Combines online and offline performance metrics
Not available
Dedicated support with analytics experts
Personalized guidance and training
Limited to documentation and basic support
Flexible pricing based on data volume and advanced features
One-click setup. No engineering required.
With just a click, your data seamlessly flows into Polar, simplifying your entire data management process so you can focus on what matters most in your business.
Data source not supported yet? No problem.
We ensure you get a consolidated view, even without native connectors, by syncing data in table formats, like from Google Sheets or a data warehouse.
Why brands love us
The Frankie Shop: +30% ad return from missed conversions
The Frankie Shop witnessed a lift in total Events (purchases) and % of Events received, from 5.6% to 59.6% — With Polar CAPI, 54% additional conversions were reported back.
Cube Partnership: -36% Cost per Purchase
Cube Partnership uses Polar to manage 14 brands like Aston Martin F1 Team, Corona, Budweiser, and the Rugby League World Cup.
YELLOWPOP: -22% in CAC and +30% ROAS with the Polar Pixel
With the help of Polar’s server-side tracking, Yellow Pop increased its ad data capture, resulting in a 36% drop in Cost per Purchase a 28% boost in ROAS.
Got Questions? We've Got Answers
How is Polar Analytics different from Databox?
Polar Analytics is an e-commerce-first platform designed for Shopify and DTC brands, offering advanced analytics like CLV, cohort tracking, and attribution. Databox is a more generalized tool focused on connecting and visualizing data from various sources.
Can Polar Analytics handle multi-store setups?
Yes, Polar is built to manage multi-store setups with centralized reporting and advanced attribution, which Retention X does not effectively support.
Is Polar Analytics more expensive than Databox?
Polar’s pricing reflects its advanced e-commerce-specific features, like multi-channel reporting and AI-driven insights. Databox is more cost-effective for general reporting needs but lacks the depth required for e-commerce analytics.