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#1 Northbeam
alternative for Shopify
Replace attribution-only tools with a BI-first platform. Polar unifies attribution, analytics, and activation so Shopify brands can cut CAC, lift ROAS, and run the business in one place.
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from 140 reviews
Trusted by 4,000+ ecommerce brands and agencies
The most common pain points we hear from teams using Northbeam
Why they leave Northbeam
1
High and opaque pricing, often volume based, viewed as poor value for small and mid-market brands.
2
Attribution-only focus - lacks full BI and finance reporting.
3
Limited granularity and basic reporting - missing ad set or detailed Google Ads breakdowns.
4
Weak multi-store or multi-brand journey stitching, often falls back to IP matching.
5
Data accuracy concerns and under-reporting leading to triangulation and distrust.
What you get with Polar
Where Polar Analytics is better for Shopify Brands than Northbeam
Polar Analytics
Triplewhale
Attribution models
10+ models including Full Impact. Flexible lookback windows and per-channel rules.
Basic set of models with less flexibility.
Identity resolution
11+ models, custom logic, incrementality testing
Heavier reliance on third-party signals and IP-based matching.
BI and finance reporting
Full BI layer, custom metrics and dimensions
Attribution-first product with limited BI depth.
Incrementality
GeoLift and causal lift built in, MMM-like features, experiment tooling.
Limited or unclear incrementality testing.
Data activation
Send enriched conversions back to Meta, Google, and Klaviyo to improve performance.
No native enrichment or send-back to ad or CRM platforms.
Multi-brand and multi-store
Group brands, unify journeys, and report across regions with one source of truth.
Fragmented cross-store reporting and attribution.
Historical data and portability
Dedicated Snowflake and raw data access. Bring your historical data and keep it portable.
Hard to export granular logs. History often limited to subscription start.
Onboarding and UX
Fast setup, intuitive UI, unlimited users and dashboards.
Long onboarding and complex, clunky interface.
Pricing
Transparent and cost-effective. Flexible monthly plans and agency pricing.
High and opaque with volume-based tiers and add-ons.
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 prefer Polar
Polar Analytics is the best eCom analytics tool! User-friendly, customizable reports, and seamless Shopify integration.
They have great and responsive(!) support - very professional and knowledgeable. Highly recommended.
We are very impressed with its capabilities and the expert CSM team. The interface is user friendly making it easy to navigate.
The best and easiest-to-use analytics app I've found on Shopify. if I do not know how to create something, they help right away.
If you need a reliable tool for data, try this one.
Best analytics tool I've ever used. The onboarding calls have greatly helped all team members to get up to speed with the tool
Our team uses Polar analytics for cohort analysis updates. The support team is responsive and helpful with our requests!
We are an e-commerce startup and do not have resources to build a BI from scratch.
Very useful and well-thought app. Allows our business to connect multiple data sources and gather everything into 1 single-view dashboard.
Polar is easy to setup and offers tons of value, KPI's and metrics out of the box. 100% plug&play with the option of adding custom metrics too.
The most complete and customizable tool I found in the market. I would totally recommend
I love how Polar Analytics allows us to get daily updates and analytics from all of our channels in one streamlined platform.
A very useful tool to consolidate marketing metrics reporting, and the support is exceptional and always so quick.
Incredibly easy to use & powerful, plug and play analytics with integrations on most of the apps any Shopify merchant use
Polar Analytics est un outil incroyable pour regrouper les données utiles au fonctionnement et au développement de votre e-commerce.
Saves us ton of time when pulling data for reports. The support team is also great.
Smooth onboarding and started to get meaningful insights in our ecommerce data from the very beginning
After spending $1000+ in Data Studio Connectors and data viz freelancing we found Polar that made our marketing decision much easier.
Polar has been a game changer for us! Not only are we making more informed strategic decisions, but we are much more efficient in our analysis.
One of the best, if not the best analytics Tools out there. Pricing is fair, and very very good value for Customer Service.
We needed a high-performance app that was adapted to our business.
Great analytics app to get all the key multichannel reports we need (CAC, LTV, ROAS, etc.) and pull all your data in one place.
Very useful tool. All data into one unique dashboard, this is brilliant. Very easy to integrate sources.
The best Shopify analytics app! Super helpful for getting specific stats that we can't get with other solutions.
I have 4 shops and use Polar to give me an overview of all shops in one dashboard. Also, integration with Analytics and Klayvio is perfect.
Polar Analytics is the easiest to use analytics app I've found for Shopify. The UI is the more intuitive than other apps I've tried.
Logiciel très intuitif et agréable à utiliser tous les jours.
Great analytics app built by a team familiar with key ecomm metrics. Simplifies my daily and weekly reporting.
Fantastic app! It's a huge help especially when you are having several markets. And the Polar team is always ready to help! I can only recommend it.
Great product with a lot of features and perfect support with great reaction time :) Keep up the good work !
Perfect tool ! just the beginning with but seems powerful and board. Great team and onboarding easy.
A game-changer for our acquisition strategy, making it incredibly easy to track performance and optimize campaigns.
Very intuitive app, clear reports, easy to plug with different platforms. The support team is so reactive and efficient. New good features very often.
Working with Polar Analytics has been an absolute pleasure. Really satisfied with the app and the team. Thank you!
We've looked for the right marketing analytics data visualization platform for 2+ years, and Polar Analytics has been the best by far.
Got Questions? We've Got Answers
Is migration painful?
No. Import your historical Northbeam aggregates and where available event-level logs into your dedicated Snowflake. Keep continuity and compare Polar Pixel vs platform data in parallel until you are comfortable.
How does pricing compare?
Transparent and predictable with flexible monthly terms and agency discounts. Often half the cost or less for small brands while delivering broader capability.
What about incrementality and causal proof?
Built-in GeoLift and causal tests plus MMM-like features. Run experiments by geo or audience and attribute true lift, not just clicks or views.
Will Polar replace my stack or add complexity?
Replace and simplify. Polar centralizes attribution, BI, and activation so you do not juggle multiple tools. Unlimited users and dashboards included.
Can Polar handle multi-store and multi-brand journeys?
Yes. First-party, server-side identity resolution stitches customers across stores, regions, and devices with long attribution windows.
What's unique about Polar's BI capabilities?
Polar offers a flexible BI platform letting you create custom reports, metrics, and dashboards tailored to your business needs.
Do you support POS and offline?
Yes - sync POS and offline touchpoints for a single source of truth with blended online and retail performance
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