What are the differences between Heartbeat and MAP?

Although Heartbeat and MAP are based on the same underlying Sysomos technology, they provide different features to meet the needs of different users: Heartbeat is designed for day-to-day monitoring and measurement requirements, while MAP provides an in-depth research tool.

Review the chart below to help determine which solution is right for you:

Feature Heartbeat MAP
Real-time, Comprehensive, Multi-lingual Data
Continuously refreshed database of entire social media universe.
Supported Supported
Unlimited Use
No limits on the number of returned results or usage.
Supported

No restriction on the number of results analyzed

Supported

Unlimited queries across any brand or topic

Geography and Demographics
Age, gender, location, profession and language information.
PARTIAL

No profession

 PARTIAL

No language

Sentiment
Automated analysis to determine positive, negative or neutral conversations.
Supported Supported
User-defined Dashboards
Continuously monitored pre-set queries.
Supported n/a
Ad-Hoc Querying
Instant access to results of any query across any time range or media source.
n/a Supported
Text Analytics
Extraction of key insights, themes and trending topics.
Supported

For monitored topics

Supported

For any query across any time period with drill-down capabilities

Key Influencers
Automated search for opinion leaders and authoritative individuals.
PARTIAL

List of top influencers for monitored topics

Supported

Unrestricted access to list of influencers across any industry and demographics

Drill Down Functionality
Focus and filter by age, gender, location, sentiment, time, competition and topics.
Supported  Supported

Granual data segmentation

Engagement Workflow
Collaborate and manage engagement with bloggers and other online influencers.
Supported n/a
Historical Content
Access to billions of social media conversations collected within a two-year revolving window.
PARTIAL

30 days included. Up to one year at additional cost.

Supported

Instantaneous access to all data

Premium Support
Dedicated account manager for training, product support and best practices.
Supported Supported
 

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