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Head-to-head · Ecommerce Analytics Software

PayHelm vs Lifetimely

  • Updated Nov 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score PayHelm #17 in Ecommerce Analytics Software 7.2/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit PayHelm
Lifetimely #19 in Ecommerce Analytics Software 7.1/10 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Lifetimely

PayHelm leads on 0 checks, Lifetimely on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scorePayHelm · 7.2/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialboth

PayHelm scores higher on our rubric for ecommerce analytics software: 7.2 against 7.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #17 and #19.

PayHelm is the better fit for budget-conscious stores needing broad reporting. Lifetimely is the better fit for shopify and Amazon LTV analytics.

  • PayHelm fits best

    Budget-conscious stores needing broad reporting

  • Lifetimely fits best

    Shopify and Amazon LTV analytics

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Side by side

Feature PayHelm 7.2/10 Visit ↗ Lifetimely 7.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.2 7.1
Ranking #17 in Ecommerce Analytics Software #19 in Ecommerce Analytics Software
Best for Budget-conscious stores needing broad reporting Shopify and Amazon LTV analytics
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $20/user/mo —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 14 days 14 days
Free trial length 14 days · no card needed 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Live chat, Docs Email, Live chat, Docs · 24/7
Compliance SOC 2 GDPR
Integrations 180+ integrations 18 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features PayHelm 4/4 · Lifetimely 4/4
Marketing attribution ✓ ✓
Profitability reporting ✓ ✓
Customer cohorts ✓ ✓
Product margin tracking ✓ ✓
Specs
Storefront platforms Shopify, BigCommerce, WooCommerce, Magento, Wix Shopify, Amazon
Data retention 12 months Not checked yet
Data refresh frequency Realtime Realtime
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan includes 300+ metrics and 10 users
  • Unifies store, marketplace, advertising, payment, and customer data
  • Real-time reporting across web, mobile, and API
  • Combines profit, LTV, CAC, cohorts, attribution, and margin analysis
  • Free plan includes predictive LTV, dashboards, benchmarks, and product insights
  • Connects Shopify, Amazon, marketing, subscription, shipping, and finance tools
Cons
  • Paid plans add cost per user or based on sales volume
  • Advanced capabilities are concentrated in higher-tier plans
  • Enterprise features are aimed at larger commerce teams
  • Paid plans extend to $999 per month
  • Web access only
  • Connected data sources can refresh at different intervals
Our verdict

PayHelm is an ecommerce analytics platform for online retailers, agencies, and larger commerce teams. It brings store, marketplace, advertising, payment, fulfillment, and marketing data into unified dashboards and reports. Its coverage…

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Lifetimely is ecommerce analytics software for Shopify and Amazon merchants, consumer brands, and ecommerce teams. It brings profit-and-loss reporting, customer lifetime value, CAC, cohort and retention analysis, marketing attribution,…

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  1. PayHelmEcommerce Analytics Software 7.2Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. LifetimelyEcommerce Analytics Software 7.114-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • PayHelm — where it wins

    • Free plan includes 300+ metrics and 10 users
    • Unifies store, marketplace, advertising, payment, and customer data
    • Real-time reporting across web, mobile, and API

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid plans add cost per user or based on sales volume
    • Advanced capabilities are concentrated in higher-tier plans
    • Enterprise features are aimed at larger commerce teams

  • Lifetimely — where it wins

    • Combines profit, LTV, CAC, cohorts, attribution, and margin analysis
    • Free plan includes predictive LTV, dashboards, benchmarks, and product insights
    • Connects Shopify, Amazon, marketing, subscription, shipping, and finance tools

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid plans extend to $999 per month
    • Web access only
    • Connected data sources can refresh at different intervals

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026

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