Branch

branch.io
Marketing Automation
Weekend Project

Mobile Measurement & Deep Linking Platform

How to Replace Branch

Overview

Branch is a mobile measurement and attribution platform that provides unparalleled mobile measurement and attribution for 3.5 billion users, backed by AI-enhanced linking for all user journeys. It connects every touchpoint — paid, organic, email, web, and app — with deterministic, first-party attribution data. Branch helps teams prove ROI, protect budgets, and scale growth strategies with confidence across the entire mobile ecosystem.

Features

57 features across 15 categories

AI(1)

Ivy AI ToolAI

AI-powered tool that thinks like a marketer, runs on first-party data to deliver personalized recommendations, automate links and QR codes at scale, and answer complex questions instantly

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

API(3)

Aggregated Data API

Access aggregated data programmatically via API

API ScalabilityPremium

Build at scale with APIs that flex to your tech stack

Programmatic Cohort Analytics API

API for creating and analyzing user cohorts programmatically

Analytics(8)

Activity Dashboard

Real-time dashboard showing campaign and user activity metrics

Click and Scan Analytics

Robust analytics for tracking clicks and scans on branded links and QR codes

Cohort and Retention Reports

Analyze user cohorts and track retention metrics over time

Conversion Path Visualization

Visualize and understand the complete path users take from first touch to conversion

Customizable Dashboards

Create and customize dashboards to monitor key metrics and KPIs

LTV Analytics

Measure and track lifetime value metrics across user segments

Pivot Reports

Create dynamic pivot reports to explore data from multiple dimensions

Predictive LTVAIPremium

Predict lifetime value before spending the budget using advanced AI modeling

Also in: Hugging Face, Notion, Smartsheet

Attribution(6)

Ads Attribution

Prove ROI with precise measurement that accurately attributes every conversion

Configurable Lookback Windows

Customize attribution lookback windows for different campaigns and channels

CTV/OTT Attribution and MeasurementPremium

Measure performance and attribute conversions from connected TV and over-the-top platforms

Multi-touch Attribution

Connect every touchpoint to measure attribution across paid, organic, email, web, and app channels

Real-time Cross-device and Web Attribution

Track user journeys across devices and web platforms in real-time

SEO App Attribution

Prove organic value in an app-first world with complete visibility into app opens and down-funnel events from organic search

Branding(3)

Branded Short Links

Transform clunky URLs into clean, branded destinations with higher CTRs

Custom Domains

Put your brand in every link using your own custom domains across brands and regions

QR Code Customization

Get 80% more scans with branded QR codes customized with logos, colors, and shapes

Also in: Lightspeed POS, Lessonly, Setmore

Data Management(3)

Aggregated Data Report Export

Export aggregated data reports in various formats

Data Exports

Experience total data ownership with raw, aggregate, and real-time exports via APIs and integrations

Single Source of Truth 1.0

Unified data model providing a single source of truth for all attribution data

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Engagement(7)

App Previews

Preview in-app content before the app store with branded experiences that drive higher click-to-install rates

Banners and Interstitials

Route users from web through app store to the right content with customizable banners and interstitials

Deep Linking

Route users seamlessly into apps from email, social, ads, web, and SMS, handling 6,000+ edge cases for consistent user experience

Email Deep Linking

Deep link users from email directly to the right place in the app with full attribution

iOS Deferred Deep Linking

Seamless deep linking that works on iOS even when Private Relay makes it difficult

QR Code Generation

Create dynamic QR codes that route to relevant in-app content via direct mail, print, and TV campaigns

Social Deep Linking

Make every social click count with links that survive platform quirks across 6,000+ edge cases

Integration(6)

Ad Partner Integrations

Get verified, direct integrations with every major ad network and SAN needed

Ad Partner Management

Manage integrations with ad networks and partners

Ad Partner Postbacks

Receive conversion data from ad partners via postbacks

Custom Ad Partners

Set up custom integrations with non-standard ad partners

Data Partner Webhooks

Send data to partner platforms via webhooks

Partner Network

Benefit from a global network of certified partners across the mobile ecosystem with verified integrations

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Measurement(3)

Household MeasurementPremium

Track CTV performance and downstream conversions across every household device

Real-time Mobile Measurement and Reporting

Track and measure user journeys with real-time data across all channels

ROI Measurement

See true return on ad spend (ROAS) across every paid channel including centralized cost data

Privacy & Compliance(7)

Advanced SKAN ModelingAIPremium

Overcome signal loss with advanced SKAN modeling and optimization

Privacy-centric Ads Measurement

Measure performance while respecting user privacy with full attribution and full privacy

SKAdNetwork Support

Get full transparency into SKAN data with a strategic partner rather than a black box

SKAN Conversion Studio

Manage SKAdNetwork (SKAN) conversion value mapping with clarity and precision

SKAN CV RecommendationsAI

Get AI-powered recommendations for SKAN conversion value optimization

SKAN LTV Modeling

Predict lifetime value using SKAdNetwork data

SKAN Null CV Modeling

Model and handle null conversion value cases in SKAdNetwork

Reporting(1)

Performance Activity Reporting

Detailed reporting on campaign and user performance across channels

Security(3)

Enterprise Security and Privacy

Enterprise-grade security, privacy compliance, and governance you can trust with data encrypted and ISO 27001 certified

Fraud ProtectionAI

Machine learning-powered detection and blocking of sophisticated fraud

Fraud Reporting

Identify and report on fraudulent installs and conversions

Targeting(2)

Audience Building

Retarget with precision using custom audiences built from first-party data

Customizable Targeting Validation Rules

Define and enforce custom validation rules for audience targeting

Tracking(1)

Configurable Rich In-app Events

Define and track custom in-app events tailored to your business

Pricing

Basics

Free Trial
  • Real-time mobile measurement and reporting
  • Multi-touch attribution
  • Configurable rich in-app events
  • Configurable lookback windows
  • Customizable targeting validation rules
  • SKAN Conversion Studio
  • Single Source of Truth 1.0
  • SKAN Null CV modeling
  • SKAN CV recommendations
  • SKAN LTV Modeling
  • Real-time cross-device and web attribution
  • Conversion path visualization
  • Cohort and retention reports
  • Customizable dashboards
  • Activity dashboard
  • LTV analytics
  • Pivot reports
  • Performance activity reporting
  • Fraud reporting
  • Programmatic cohort analytics API
  • Aggregated data API
  • Aggregated data report export
  • Ad partners (Limit of 3)
  • Data partner webhooks (Limit of 3)
  • Ad partner postbacks (Limit of 3)
  • Custom ad partners (Limit of 25)

Essentials

Popular
Custom
  • Real-time mobile measurement and reporting
  • Multi-touch attribution
  • Configurable rich in-app events
  • Configurable lookback windows
  • Customizable targeting validation rules
  • SKAN Conversion Studio
  • Single Source of Truth 1.0
  • SKAN Null CV modeling
  • SKAN CV recommendations
  • SKAN LTV Modeling
  • Real-time cross-device and web attribution
  • Conversion path visualization
  • Cohort and retention reports
  • Customizable dashboards
  • Activity dashboard
  • LTV analytics
  • Pivot reports
  • Performance activity reporting
  • Fraud reporting
  • Programmatic cohort analytics API
  • Aggregated data API
  • Aggregated data report export
  • Ad partners (Unlimited)
  • Data partner webhooks (Unlimited)
  • Ad partner postbacks (Unlimited)
  • Custom ad partners (Limit of 25)

Enterprise

Custom
  • Real-time mobile measurement and reporting
  • Multi-touch attribution
  • Configurable rich in-app events
  • Configurable lookback windows
  • Customizable targeting validation rules
  • SKAN Conversion Studio
  • Single Source of Truth 1.0
  • SKAN Null CV modeling
  • SKAN CV recommendations
  • SKAN LTV Modeling
  • Real-time cross-device and web attribution
  • Conversion path visualization
  • CTV/OTT attribution and measurement
  • Cohort and retention reports
  • Customizable dashboards
  • Activity dashboard
  • LTV analytics
  • Pivot reports
  • Performance activity reporting
  • Fraud reporting
  • Programmatic cohort analytics API
  • Aggregated data API
  • Aggregated data report export
  • Ad partners (Unlimited)
  • Data partner webhooks (Unlimited)
  • Ad partner postbacks (Unlimited)
  • Custom ad partners (Unlimited)
  • Predictive LTV
  • Advanced SKAN modeling
  • API scalability

Cost Calculator

Pricing data not available for Branch. Check their website for current pricing.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Branch alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 57 features.

Buy Branch

Better Value
Monthly costContact Sales
3-year totalVaries
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$36,000
Maintenance$540/mo
3-year total$55,440
Dev time~3 months

Buying Branch saves ~$55,440 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 57 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

11 known integrations

AmplitudeAppleAWSBrazeGoogleMetaMoEngageMovable InkSnapTikTokTwitter