VWO emerged as the dominant player in the A/B testing landscape in G2’s Spring 2023 Report.
Comparing capabilities
Below is a comparison of platform capabilities to help you determine which one is better suited to serve as the foundation of your entire optimization program.
Capabilities | Adobe Target | Google Optimize |
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Behavioral Insights | |||
Web experimentation ( A/B testing, Multivariate Testing, Split URL Testing) | |||
Server-side testing | |||
Mobile app experimentation | |||
Personalization | |||
Customer data platform |
You must know this: You can explore all the above capabilities for free on VWO. Learn more about VWO’s 30-day free trial.
Comparing features to understand the key advantages of each platform
Here is a comparison of the features that come with Adobe Target and Google Optimize and how each of these fare against VWO.
Editor | Adobe Target | Google Optimize |
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Elements Library Library of customizable pre-designed UI elements like list item, content block, buttons, etc. |
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Save elements to library Use the click-and-save feature to store UI elements, such as text blocks, buttons, banners, and pop-ups, in the library for future reuse. |
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Widget Triggers Control when a widget appears, how often it appears, or does not appear when dismissed. |
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AI-Based Text Recommendations Generate alternate text recommendations for the existing copy on your website. |
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Widgets library Create customizable banners, pop-ups, and other web page elements with images and forms, directly within the visual editor, without coding. |
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Test inside Shadow DOM Shadow DOM is a web API that can attach a hidden DOM to a DOM element. |
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Visual Editor Utilize the powerful WYSIWYG point-and-click visual editor to create and edit variations with ease, eliminating the dependency on IT. |
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Code editor Make advanced modifications to any aspect of your website using HTML, JavaScript, CSS, and jQuery. |
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Add / Edit elements Add new or edit UI elements to your webpage. |
Using custom code template |
[Quick question: Did you notice that VWO allows more features than Adobe Target and Google Optimize? to understand how you can leverage them for your business goals.]
Four factors to consider when selecting a platform
Below are certain non-negotiable factors that must be considered when selecting a platform to expedite your optimization journey.
User analytics
Adobe Target requires integration with Adobe Analytics for user analysis.
Google Optimize allows integration with Google Analytics for user analysis. However, it doesn’t provide real-time analysis and there is a lag of 12 hours.
VWO is an all-inclusive platform that links user behavioral insights to testing, enabling a thorough understanding of evolving user journeys and creating customized experiences for users based on those insights.

Customer support
Adobe Target has a ticketing system to raise concerns and a community forum to find solutions.
Google Optimize does not provide live chat support and only the paid version i.e. Optimize 360 offers dedicated support.
VWO provides worldwide consulting services, on-demand full-scale implementation, and comprehensive training for onboarding and enablement. Our standout feature is the provision of 24x5 unlimited support to enterprise accounts at no additional cost.
Privacy compliances
Adobe Target complies with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Also, it supports opt-in functionality.
Google Optimize complies with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Also, it supports integration with Google Analytics, which provides tools for privacy compliance.
VWO constantly enhances its security measures to prioritize privacy long before any regulatory changes take place.
Pricing and plans
Adobe Target has a usage-based pricing model. It depends on three major factors: product option, no of visitors/month, and platform (Web/Server/Mobile).
Google Optimize is available for free.
VWO not only offers a forever free plan on web experimentation and behavior analytics but also gives live chat, call, and email support.
Our customers back our stack too!
A vast majority of our 2500+ customers purchase a set of VWO products to achieve their goals. While our industry-leading G2 ratings and benchmark CSAT scores are evidence enough, here’s sharing some success stories in our customers’ own words


Google Optimize is sunsetting
Google Optimize will be discontinued on September 30th, 2023. If you're a current Google Optimize user, there's good news. You can quickly migrate to VWO in just 30 seconds for uninterrupted and free testing for up to 50k monthly visitors. If your experimentation and personalization needs are more sophisticated, take VWO's all-inclusive trial for free with no commitment for 30 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Google Optimize is available for free, while the price of Adobe Target depends on product options, no of visitors/month, and platform.
Here are some disadvantages of Adobe Target:
• There is no free plan to explore the capabilities.
• Doesn’t provide behavior analytics to study user behavior.
• No availability of features like third-party integration, user whitelisting, forced bucketing, and scheduling for server-side A/B testing.
Adobe Analytics is a better option for enterprises as it offers more features and capabilities compared to Google Optimize, which is suitable for CRO beginners.
Google Optimize and Google Optimize 360 are the Adobe counterparts offered by Google. Google Optimize is a cost-free experimentation tool well-suited for small businesses. On the other hand, Google Optimize 360 is a paid version intended for mature experimenters, providing them with advanced capabilities and features like Google Analytics audience targeting and implementation services.