KISSmetrics vs Branch

Branch excels at cross-platform mobile attribution and deep linking, while KISSmetrics provides comprehensive product analytics with person-level tracking and revenue insights.

KISSmetrics

Why choose KISSmetrics

  • Full Product Analytics - Complete analytics platform with funnels, cohorts, A/B testing, and person-level journey mapping - not just attribution and links.
  • SaaS Revenue Analytics - Native MRR, churn, and LTV tracking designed for subscription businesses, with revenue tied to every user action.
  • Built-in Experimentation - A/B test any part of the user experience and measure direct revenue impact in the same tool.
Branch

Why choose Branch

  • Deep Linking Leader - Branch is the industry standard for deep links, deferred deep links, and universal links that work seamlessly across iOS, Android, and web.
  • Cross-Platform Identity - Branch's people-based attribution graph connects users across devices and platforms for accurate cross-channel measurement.

Bottom line: Branch and KISSmetrics solve different problems. Choose Branch if you need deep linking, cross-platform attribution, and mobile-first measurement. Choose KISSmetrics for comprehensive web product analytics with person-level tracking, funnels, A/B testing, and SaaS revenue metrics.

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Feature-by-Feature Comparison

A transparent look at how both platforms compare.

Tracking & Data Collection

Person-level tracking

KISSmetricsWeb-first identity tracking
BranchCross-platform user identity graph

Deep linking

KISSmetricsNot available
BranchIndustry-leading deep and deferred deep links

QR code attribution

KISSmetricsNot available
BranchBranded QR codes with attribution

Referral tracking

KISSmetricsBasic referral source tracking
BranchBuilt-in referral program measurement
Analytics & Insights

Cross-platform attribution

KISSmetricsWeb cross-device tracking
BranchWeb-to-app, app-to-app, cross-device attribution

Funnel analysis

KISSmetricsMulti-step funnel builder
BranchBasic conversion path tracking

Cohort analysis

KISSmetricsFlexible behavioral cohorts
BranchAcquisition-based cohorts

Revenue/MRR tracking

KISSmetricsNative revenue and MRR reports
BranchRevenue events attributed to channels

A/B testing

KISSmetricsBuilt-in experiments
BranchNot available natively
Reporting & Dashboards

Custom dashboards

KISSmetricsFlexible dashboard builder
BranchAttribution and linking dashboards

Where KISSmetrics Wins

The core advantages of tracking people, not pageviews.

Full Product Analytics

Complete analytics platform with funnels, cohorts, A/B testing, and person-level journey mapping - not just attribution and links.

SaaS Revenue Analytics

Native MRR, churn, and LTV tracking designed for subscription businesses, with revenue tied to every user action.

Built-in Experimentation

A/B test any part of the user experience and measure direct revenue impact in the same tool.

Where Branch Wins

We believe in transparency. Here's where Branch has an edge.

Deep Linking Leader

Branch is the industry standard for deep links, deferred deep links, and universal links that work seamlessly across iOS, Android, and web.

Cross-Platform Identity

Branch's people-based attribution graph connects users across devices and platforms for accurate cross-channel measurement.

QR Code & Offline-to-Online

Branded QR codes with full attribution bridge offline marketing to app experiences with measurable results.

Which One Is Right for You?

KISSmetrics

Choose KISSmetrics if you need...

  • Web-first SaaS and subscription companies
  • Teams needing comprehensive product analytics beyond linking
  • Businesses focused on funnel optimization and experimentation
  • Companies primarily operating through web applications
Branch

Choose Branch if you need...

  • Mobile apps needing deep linking and deferred deep links
  • Companies measuring web-to-app and cross-platform journeys
  • Brands using QR codes for offline-to-online attribution
  • Mobile-first businesses needing install attribution

Free forever · Full platform access · No feature gating

100k events a month, no credit card. Growth is $99/mo when you scale.

KISSmetrics

What We Offer That No One Else Does

You shouldn't have to figure out analytics alone. We've been there - and we built KISSmetrics to make sure you never feel stuck.

We sit down with you. Personally.

Book a live demo and you get a real person, not a chatbot and not a knowledge base link. Someone who understands your business model and helps you set up tracking that answers the questions keeping you up at night.

We configure tracking for your specific use case

We build your first dashboards together, live

Included on every plan - no upsell, no extra cost

Your team is up and running in days, not months.

We know the frustration of buying a tool and then spending weeks figuring it out. That's why we've built resources that get your entire team - marketing, product, leadership - making confident, data-driven decisions fast.

Step-by-step guides for every feature

Industry templates - SaaS, eCommerce, B2B

Ongoing support from real analytics specialists

Pricing Comparison

Transparent pricing - no hidden costs, no feature gating.

KISSmetrics

Free

Starting price

Pricing Model

Free up to 100k events a month, then based on event counts - no feature gating, full platform access on every plan

Free Plan

Free forever - 100k events a month, no card

No Feature Gating

Full platform access on every plan. Every feature, every customer.

Live Demo On Request

Hands-on setup walkthrough when you want one.

Branch

Free (limited)

Starting price

Pricing Model

Based on monthly active users

Free Trial

Free tier with core linking features

Switch from Branch in 1-2 hours for basic setup, 1-2 weeks for full migration

Our team helps you every step of the way.

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Export attribution and linking data from Branch

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Install the KISSmetrics JavaScript snippet on your web properties

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Set up event tracking for conversions and revenue events

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Configure UTM parameters for campaign attribution

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Build funnel, cohort, and revenue reports in KISSmetrics

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about KISSmetrics vs Branch.

Yes. Autocapture and our CLI get most teams tracking without help, and if you want a hand you can book a live demo where we walk through your business model, set up tracking with you, and configure your first reports. We also provide step-by-step documentation, best-practice templates, and ongoing support from analytics specialists.

Yes. KISSmetrics does not feature-gate any capability. Whether you are on the free plan or an enterprise plan, you get full access to funnels, cohorts, revenue reports, A/B testing, people tracking, segmentation, and every other feature. Pricing scales based on event counts, not feature access. The whole platform is free up to 100k events a month with no credit card, so you can explore all of it before you pay anything. You never have to upgrade just to get a report type.

Most analytics tools track sessions - anonymous visits that expire after 30 minutes. KISSmetrics tracks people. Every visitor gets a persistent identity that follows them across sessions, devices, and months of activity. This means you can see the complete journey from first anonymous visit through signup, activation, purchase, and repeat behavior - all tied to a real person, not a cookie.

Absolutely. Revenue attribution is a core strength of KISSmetrics. You can connect every dollar of revenue back to the marketing touchpoint that drove it - whether that is a paid ad, organic search, email campaign, or referral. Use first-touch, last-touch, or multi-touch attribution models to understand the true ROI of your marketing spend.

Most teams see actionable insights within the first week. Basic tracking setup takes 30-60 minutes with our JavaScript snippet. If you want help configuring the reports that matter most to your business, book a live demo and we will walk through it with you. You do not need a data team or months of configuration to start making data-driven decisions.

KISSmetrics is built around the individual person - not aggregate metrics or anonymous sessions. While Branch has a different primary focus, KISSmetrics gives you a complete view of each customer's lifecycle - from first touch to revenue and beyond. You can answer questions like "Which customers are most valuable?", "What actions predict conversion?", and "Where exactly are we losing people in the funnel?"

For many teams, yes. KISSmetrics combines person-level tracking, funnel analysis, cohort analysis, revenue reporting, A/B testing, and behavioral segmentation in one platform. Teams that previously needed separate tools for product analytics, revenue tracking, and experimentation often consolidate to KISSmetrics - reducing costs and eliminating data silos.

Migration is straightforward. You can run KISSmetrics alongside Branch during the transition - there is no need to rip and replace. Our onboarding team will help you map your existing tracking to KISSmetrics events and properties. Most migrations are complete within 1-2 hours for basic setup, 1-2 weeks for full migration.

Not really. Branch is primarily a deep linking and mobile attribution platform, while KISSmetrics is a product analytics tool. Many companies use Branch for linking and a separate tool like KISSmetrics for product analytics.

No. Branch provides attribution and deep linking but lacks the funnel analysis, cohort reports, A/B testing, and person-level product analytics that KISSmetrics offers.

No, KISSmetrics does not provide deep linking functionality. If deep linking is critical to your app, you will need Branch or a similar linking platform alongside your analytics tool.

Absolutely. Using Branch for deep linking and mobile attribution alongside KISSmetrics for product analytics is a common and effective setup for companies with both web and mobile presence.

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