Comparing Videos Side-by-Side

TubeAnalytics' video comparison tool lets you put multiple videos next to each other to identify what separates your best performers from the rest. This is one of the fastest ways to reverse-engineer your own success.

How to Access the Comparison Tool

Go to Videos > All Videos in TubeAnalytics
Check the box next to any video to select it
Select up to 5 videos total
Click 'Compare Selected' in the toolbar that appears

What You Can Compare

The comparison view shows all selected videos in a grid with the following metrics side-by-side:

Views, watch time, and average view duration
CTR and impressions
Engagement rate (likes + comments relative to views)
Subscriber conversion rate
Video Score
Audience retention graph (overlaid on a single chart)

Best Comparison Strategies

Compare similar topics with different formats

If you've covered the same topic as a tutorial and a listicle, compare them. The format that wins tells you which style your audience prefers.

Compare same format with different thumbnails

If CTR differs significantly between two similar videos, the thumbnail is likely the variable. Use this insight to iterate on your thumbnail design.

Compare top vs. bottom performers

Take your 3 highest-scoring and 3 lowest-scoring recent videos and compare them. Look for a consistent pattern — topic, length, thumbnail style, or publish time — that separates the two groups.

Exporting Comparison Data

Click 'Export' in the comparison view to download a CSV with all compared metrics. This is useful for sharing insights with a team or building your own analysis in a spreadsheet.

The retention graph overlay is the most powerful comparison view. Select 3-4 videos and overlay their retention curves to see exactly where the successful videos hold attention better than the underperformers.

Comparing videos side-by-side