Urchin was discontinued by Google in 2012, but here is the most recent comparison of features to Google Analytics.
Angelfish Software is a suitable replacement for Urchin.
Features | Google Analytics | Urchin Software | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Self-Hosted Solution | – | GA is hosted by Google | |
Standalone Software | – |
Software is installed, configured, and managed in-house. | |
Track Unique Visitors | Accurate visitor count | ||
Import Historical Data | – | Process historical log files | |
Multiple Visitor Tracking Methods | – | JavaScript-based, IP + UA, etc | |
Number of Goals | 20 | 4 | Conversion activities per profile |
OS Support | N/A | Some | Urchin supports Windows and Linux |
Date Range Comparison | Compare data between 2 date ranges | ||
View Full Visitor Clickpaths | – | See how individual visitors navigated your site. | |
AdWords Integration | Google Analytics automatically imports AdWords cost data | ||
Import Cost Data from other Engines | – | Yahoo, MSN, etc. cost data import | |
GeoLocation Reporting | Learn where site visitors are physically located | ||
Funnel Navigational Analysis | Define a series of pages for visitors to follow | ||
Visitor Segmentation | Drill down into data on-the-fly | ||
Track E-Mail, PPC, Other Marketing | All online marketing can be tracked | ||
Status & Error Code Reporting | – | Track which pages failed to open | |
Track Robots and Spiders | – | Track when your site is crawled | |
3rd Party Authentication Integration | – | Integrate Urchin 6 with your pre-existing authentication system | |
Benchmark Analysis | – | See how your site compares to others in your industry | |
Email Reports | Schedule custom report emails (Urchin requires add’l development to accomplish) | ||
E-Commerce Tracking | Track your e-commerce sales | ||
Advanced Segmentation | – | Create and analyze segments on the fly | |
Custom Reports | Create customized reports (Urchin requires add’l development to accomplish) | ||
Data API | Extract data remotely using a 3rd party app. | ||
Price | Free | $9,995 | |
Pageview Fees | None | None | Unlimited website visitors |