Parse.ly

Tool

Parse.ly

Parse.ly
DescriptionParse.ly is a content analytics tool made specifically for newsrooms and content makers. Parse.ly maintains a user-friendly, intuitive interface to ensure accessibility for every member of your team. Get immediate insights about your content with data on author performance, audience interactions, search traffic, video analytics, and more. Parse.ly also allows you to customize your dashboard to see the metrics that matter most. Set up automated email reports or Slack updates to make sure you're always altered of major changes.
Lowest Monthly CostLowest montly cost figure based on entry-level plan for websites with up to 5 million unique monthly visitors. For a custom quote tailored to your newsroom, request a demo at tool's website.

$2000

Integrates with Slack✅ Yes
Integrates with Zapier❌ No
Can create workspaces✅ Yes
Allows data to be exported✅ Yes
Offers API access✅ Yes
Displays real-time data✅ Yes
Historical data accessible✅ Yes
Can auto-email reports✅ Yes
Offers A/B testing of text and images❌ No

Only offers testing on headlines. docs.parse.ly
Can connect to publisher's mobile app✅ Yes
Visualizes how users interact with website in real time✅ Yes
Tool is open-source❌ No
Journalism org. membership discount availableNone
Company can access your dataYes
Where is your data storedCloud (AWS)
Data encrypted in transit✅ Yes
Data encrypted at rest✅ Yes
What happens to deleted files?"When data is deleted from Parse.ly, it is permanently removed and no longer accessible."
Admins can grant permissions depending on user✅ Yes
Supports SSO sign-on✅ Yes

Requires content advocacy plan
Supports multi-factor authentication❌ No
Requires warrant before handing over data"We may disclose information about you in accordance with, or as required by, any applicable law or legal process, including a response to a subpoena, court order, or other governmental request."
Uses AI for core productNo

Written by Leah Becerra

Leah Becerra is Product Director at the News Media Help Desk. Her journalism background encompasses all things digital: news product design, podcasts, video, analytics, audience strategy and more.