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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 Retention X
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Integration with Shopify
Integration with Klaviyo, Recharge, and other marketing tools
Native integrations with Klaviyo, Recharge, etc.
Limited integrations
Multi-store Shopify analytics
Fully supports multi-store setups
Limited to single store setups
Real-time revenue reporting
Real-time updates depending on integrations
No real-time reporting
Customer Cohort Analysis
Advanced cohort tracking with custom periods
Available but less customizable
Customer Lifetime Value (CLV) calculations
Accurate calculations and projections
Available but with limited flexibility
RFM Segmentation (Recency, Frequency, Monetary)
Advanced segmentation for marketing campaigns
RFM available but less advanced
CAC and ROAS calculation
Granular insights by channel, region, and product
Focused on retention metrics only
Multi-channel attribution (first-party pixel)
Tracks across Shopify, Amazon, and Klaviyo
No advanced attribution capabilities
Custom dashboards and reports
Fully customizable
Pre-built templates only
Advanced filtering and drilldowns
Automated alerts based on KPIs
Real-time notifications
Not available
AI-driven insights and recommendations
Unified data from Shopify, Amazon, Klaviyo, and more
Offline/online attribution
Dedicated support with analytics experts
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 Retention X?
Polar Analytics provides a more comprehensive analytics platform, covering acquisition, attribution, and retention metrics. Retention X focuses mainly on retention and lifecycle analytics.
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 Retention X?
Polar’s pricing reflects its extensive capabilities, such as AI-driven insights, multi-channel reporting, and CAC/ROAS tracking. Retention X may appear simpler and less expensive but lacks the depth and breadth of Polar.