CaptivateIQ

captivateiq.com
Sales Engagement
Weekend Project

Planning and incentives in sync. Finally.

How to Replace CaptivateIQ

Overview

CaptivateIQ is a Sales Commission Management and Planning platform that brings capacity, quotas, territories, and incentives together in a single AI-infused workspace. It automates commission calculations, manages sales planning, and provides real-time visibility into earnings and performance across sales organizations. The platform replaces manual spreadsheets and legacy tools with automated, scalable governance for complex compensation plans.

Features

26 features across 11 categories

AI(2)

Assist AIAI

Build faster with confidence. Quickly troubleshoot formulas, search documentation, optimize plans and improve payee visibility with natural language queries and intelligent suggestions.

Predictive ModelingAI

ML-powered models to score accounts, predict quota attainment and identify payout anomalies based on historical performance and trends.

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Analysis(1)

Real-time Scenario Modeling

Real-time scenario modeling for planning and incentives to make faster decisions.

Also in: Lexion, Ironclad, Juro

Automation(2)

Commission Automation

Pulls actual sales data from connected CRM systems, applies custom compensation rules to each deal, and generates real-time payout statements.

No-code Calculation Engine

Build and adapt compensation logic without requiring services or IT involvement.

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Compensation(5)

Bonus and SPIF Support

Supports bonuses and Special Performance Incentive Funds in compensation plans.

Draw Structure Support

Supports draw structures in compensation plan configurations.

Eligibility Rules

Define and apply eligibility rules for compensation plans.

Incentive Compensation Management

Automates commission calculations with precision and transparency. Build any commission plan, give payees real-time visibility into earnings and ensure incentives drive desired outcomes.

Tier and Accelerator Support

Supports compensation plan structures including tiers and accelerators.

Data Management(1)

SmartGrid ELT

Data modeling engine that ingests data from any source and transforms it in real-time, ensuring every model and calculation is built off a clean, up-to-date dataset.

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Planning(3)

Guided Plan-buildingAI

Scenario modeling with AI Assist to guide plan creation.

Logic-based Workbooks

Handle compensation plan complexity with ease using logic-based workbooks.

Sales Capacity and Quota Planning

Balance workloads and ramp times while ensuring quotas are achievable and aligned with business goals. Compare scenarios to get the right people in seat to hit targets.

Also in: Jira, Later, Jira

Reporting(2)

ASC-606 ReportingPremium

ASC-606 revenue recognition reporting available as an add-on subscription.

Reporting & Analytics

Turn planning and incentives data into actionable insights. Track performance trends, identify top performers, and understand what drives results with advanced reporting and real-time dashboards.

Also in: monday.com, Smartsheet, 1Password

Sales Operations(1)

Territory Management

Build and manage territories that drive results. Automatically assign accounts, optimize opportunities across reps, and adapt boundaries as business evolves with clear alignment across sales and operations.

Security(4)

Data Isolation

Customer data is isolated and protected to meet enterprise security requirements.

Encryption at Rest and in Transit

Enterprise-grade encryption protecting data at rest and in transit.

Role-based Access Permissions

Role-based access control to restrict data access based on user roles.

SOC 2 Compliance

Annual independent audits for SOC 1 and SOC 2 compliance for data security.

Services(4)

Customer Success and Support

Dedicated customer success and support representatives for questions and troubleshooting.

Implementation Services

In-house product solutions experts guide implementation from onboarding to go live.

Managed ServicesPremium

Multiple managed services options with three tiers of support, including guaranteed 24-hour response times.

Training and Certifications

Instructor-led, self-paced eLearning and certifications to educate and enable teams.

Transparency(1)

Real-time Commission Visibility

Payees and leadership get real-time visibility into commission earnings and calculations.

Pricing

Custom

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Custom
  • Per-seat pricing
  • One-time setup fee
  • Flexible setup & support
  • Pricing based on number of admin users and payees
  • Pricing based on compensation complexity
  • Pricing based on required integrations
  • Implementation and support options included

Cost Calculator

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Build vs Buy

Should you build a CaptivateIQ alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 26 features.

Buy CaptivateIQ

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

Build Your Own

Development cost$12,000
Maintenance$180/mo
3-year total$18,480
Dev time~1 months

Buying CaptivateIQ saves ~$18,480 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 26 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

4 known integrations