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What is CaptivateIQ?

CaptivateIQ is the modern solution for end-to-end sales performance management. Designed to empower enterprises with seamless sales operations, CaptivateIQ integrates sales planning, incentive compensation, and performance insights in one platform, simplifying territory carving, quota setting, and commissions calculating, while delivering sellers real-time visibility. With its flexible, no-code modeling engine, revenue teams can easily adjust to changing needs, optimize performance, and drive efficient growth. With CaptivateIQ, enterprises can fine-tune their sales plans, align their incentives with strategic goals and confidently hit today’s targets while preparing for future success. Trusted by over 800 leading companies like Boston Scientific, DataDog and Netflix, CaptivateIQ sets the new standard for sales performance management. We are proud to be a category leader on G2 thanks to the thousands of delightful customer reviews. For more information, visit www.captivateiq.com.

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Product Description

CaptivateIQ is a new sales commissions platform designed to make your life easy again.

How do you position yourself against your competitors?

CaptivateIQ is redefining the ICM space by combining the flexibility and familiarity of spreadsheets with the capabilities of a purpose-built commissions tool to solve the complexities of commissions for organizations of all sizes. Recognized for its distinguished extract, transform, and load (ETL) layer, CaptivateIQ allows users to connect, clean and combine data in a non-technical, no-code user interface. Its proprietary SmartGrid™ offers unprecedented flexibility at scale, processing millions of calculations in real-time.

Commission plans are built using familiar no-code logic-based modeling, giving customers the ability to manage compensation in-house without needing to rely on external consultants. CaptivateIQ is loved by sales teams for providing real-time visibility into earnings and an interactive what-if commission estimator.


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Year Founded
2017
HQ Location
San Francisco, California
Twitter
@CaptivateIq
608 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
257 employees on LinkedIn®
Description

CaptivateIQ offers the smartest, most flexible way to automate sales commissions. Our innovative platform helps companies automate the administration, calculation, reporting, analysis, and management of even the most complex, variable-based commission plans. It is the only sales commission platform that can centralize and enrich data from disparate data sources into one powerful platform while also providing unbeatable flexibility and scalability to meet the needs of your organization. Leading companies such as Shutterstock, Gong, and Figma rely on CaptivateIQ for their sales commissions process to drive faster close times, reduce costly payout errors, and maximize sales performance.


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Susmit M.Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
5.0 out of 5
"Empowering, Transparent, and Scalable Commission Platform"
CaptivateIQ stands out for its clarity and transparency. The platform offers a detailed breakdown of commission structures, enabling our team to tr...
Lexi B.
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Lexi B.Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
5.0 out of 5
"CaptivateIQ makes life easier, user friendly!"
CapitvateIQ is extremely user friendly, it gives you access of your payouts and keeping tabs of previous pay stubs without the hassle. I use this p...
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Verified UserMid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
4.5 out of 5
"Easy to use"
Easy to use, Can see our sales attained what is in the pipeline which makes the commission payout more transparent

Pricing Insights

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Time to Implement

3 months

Return on Investment

15 months

Average Discount

17%

Perceived Cost

$$$$$
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CaptivateIQ Demo - Empower your reps
Give reps a clear view into earnings with an engaging homepage and customizable commissions statements that outline how much they've earned, deal-by-deal details, and future earning potential to keep them motivated.
CaptivateIQ Demo - What-If Calculator
Give gives reps an interactive way to test scenarios and forecast earnings, so they can self-motivate, prioritize activities, and financially plan.
CaptivateIQ Demo - Connect your sales data
Automatically sync your commission data to power reliable commission reports in real-time across every team. Save days each month collecting and cleaning data by integrating your data source directly into our commission system.
CaptivateIQ Demo - Design and implement any comp plan
Our logic-based modeling platform lets you set up any commission plan without the constraints of pre-defined templates. Import your employee data, set up your plan logic, and automate calculations on the fly.
CaptivateIQ Demo - Review business health
See business performance by team, comp plan, territory, or any other metric to make data-driven decisions.
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CaptivateIQ Pros and Cons

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SM
Partner Success Manager for North America
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Validated Reviewer
Verified Current User
Review source: Seller invite
Incentivized Review
What do you like best about CaptivateIQ?

CaptivateIQ stands out for its clarity and transparency. The platform offers a detailed breakdown of commission structures, enabling our team to track earnings and performance effortlessly. The ability to customize logic based on unique plans is a huge plus, and the interface is intuitive even for non-technical users. It’s especially helpful during review cycles and when aligning incentives with performance. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about CaptivateIQ?

While the platform is solid overall, initial implementation can be a bit complex depending on your compensation plan structure. Some advanced configurations require involvement from their support or technical teams. Also, the platform could benefit from more native integrations with smaller CRMs or ERP systems. However, the support team is responsive and usually helps resolve such challenges quickly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is CaptivateIQ solving and how is that benefiting you?

CaptivateIQ has solved the complexity and opacity of our commission processes. Previously, reps had little clarity on how their compensation was calculated, and our finance team spent hours reconciling spreadsheets. Now, calculations are automated, disputes are minimal, and reps are more engaged. It has also helped in ensuring compliance and audit readiness, which is critical as we scale. Ultimately, it saves time, builds trust, and improves sales performance. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

BC
Assistant Manager
Information Technology and Services
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Validated Reviewer
Verified Current User
Review source: G2 invite
Incentivized Review
Rating Updated ()
What do you like best about CaptivateIQ?

It excels in automation reducing manual calculations regarding Commission with leads to accuracy. The GUI interface makes its easy to track and manage the Incentives as actual. The Interface is highly Customizable helps to pull out reports and summary which helps sales team to earn exact incentives and commissions keeping them motivated and achieve the Business targets Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about CaptivateIQ?

In Few Cases limited customization is faced based on the Scale of Business operations which leads to flexibility when handling higher end compensations

The Pricing details and structure is not easy to understand and hence it creates complexity for organization to decide on purchase decisions

New Users face difficulty in learning which may impact business loss Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is CaptivateIQ solving and how is that benefiting you?

Problems Solved

the problems associated with doing commission calculations by hand are completely resolved. It help to elimiate the manual error as the output is shared with accuracy

Benefits

It provides real-time analytics and detailed reporting

Helps to do timely payment with accuracy Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Connor H.
CH
SDR
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Validated Reviewer
Verified Current User
Review source: G2 invite
Incentivized Review
What do you like best about CaptivateIQ?

What I like best about CaptivateIQ is its flexibility and customization options. The platform allows for easy creation of tailored compensation plans, which is essential for businesses with unique needs. The user-friendly interface makes it simple to track and manage commissions, and the real-time insights it provides ensure that sales teams and leadership can make data-driven decisions quickly. CaptivateIQ also integrates seamlessly with other tools, making it a versatile and efficient solution for managing sales compensation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about CaptivateIQ?

One area where CaptivateIQ could improve is in the complexity of setting up certain compensation structures, especially for organizations with more intricate commission models. While the platform is highly customizable, it can take some time to fully understand and configure the various settings. Additionally, the reporting features could be more intuitive, as some users may find it challenging to generate specific reports without a deep understanding of the platform's functionality. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is CaptivateIQ solving and how is that benefiting you?

CaptivateIQ is solving the problem of manual commission tracking and calculation by automating the entire process. This has significantly reduced errors, saved time, and improved the transparency of our sales compensation, allowing us to focus more on performance and growth rather than administrative tasks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ross J.
RJ
Account Executive
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Validated Reviewer
Verified Current User
Review source: Seller invite
Incentivized Review
Rating Updated ()
What do you like best about CaptivateIQ?

As an Account Executive, one of the things I value most about CaptivateIQ is the transparency and accuracy in tracking my commissions month after month. I can see in real time how much I’ve earned and what I will receive in my upcoming payments, which helps me plan my finances better. The interface is very intuitive, and the ability to view a detailed breakdown of my payments gives me confidence that everything is correctly calculated. Additionally, the platform automatically updates with my sales, avoiding manual errors and ensuring that my commissions are accurately reflected. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about CaptivateIQ?

Overall, the platform is excellent, but at first, it can take some time to get familiar with all the features. However, once you understand how it works, the system is very easy to use, and accessing information is quick and seamless. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is CaptivateIQ solving and how is that benefiting you?

CaptivateIQ helps me achieve clarity and accuracy in my commission calculations, eliminating uncertainty about my payments. Previously, tracking commissions was a manual process prone to errors, causing confusion and wasted time. Now, with CaptivateIQ, I can view my earnings in real time, understand how my commissions are calculated, and better plan my finances. Additionally, the system’s automation reduces discrepancies and speeds up the payment process, allowing me to focus on my sales instead of worrying about administrative calculations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Saxton A.
SA
Director, Sales Compensation
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Validated Reviewer
Verified Current User
Review source: Seller invite
Incentivized Review
What do you like best about CaptivateIQ?

Ease of use, customer support, number of features, continued rollout of new features. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about CaptivateIQ?

Ease of implementation, some difficulties getting data into the right formatting for reporting Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is CaptivateIQ solving and how is that benefiting you?

CaptivateIQ is solving the problem of calculating and managing commissions manually, and instead allows us to focus our limited bandwidth on providing insights and reporting to constantly grow and move forward. If we were bogged down by doing all of this manually, we would never be able to evolve as a sales org. It's also allowing us to have all of our sales compensation data, including plan docs and questions, housed in one singular place. This makes it easy to have an audit trail for the future. In addition, this tool has exponentially increase the amount of visibility into commissions for our individual sales employees who are using this tool. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Rajat G.
RG
Solutions Engineer
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Validated Reviewer
Verified Current User
Review source: Seller invite
Incentivized Review
What do you like best about CaptivateIQ?

I was introduced to CaptivateIQ at my current company to see and manage my payouts. Since, this is my first sales role, where the commissions are depended on company performance, quota, and other factors, it can be hard to know if the payout one is receiving is accurate or not. CaptivateIQ has helped me a lot in understand the details of each payout to the granular level and that's something I really like about it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about CaptivateIQ?

There is no definitions section in CaptivateIQ. For someone like me who comes from non-sales background, I had to google each and every term I saw in CaptivateIQ. This of course can be handled outside CaptivateIQ and by my organization but having this feature would have been a huge plus so I didn't have to look up each term outside the platform. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is CaptivateIQ solving and how is that benefiting you?

What I heard from my manager is that CaptivateIQ has made the Sales Leaderships lives easier. They have automated sales compensation to an extent that they don't have to have manual checks in place, less prone to human calculation errors.

The benefits me by assuring me that the payout CaptivateIQ has calculated is accurate and there's a very low chance that there's an error in it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Robert C.
RC
Senior Account Executive
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Validated Reviewer
Verified Current User
Review source: Seller invite
Incentivized Review
What do you like best about CaptivateIQ?

CaptiveIQ's platform make it easy to get the information I need. What I like the most is the ability customize dashboards and reports to fit my needs, allowing me to make quick decisions. It has data accuracy, real-time info, and easy integration with other tools we use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about CaptivateIQ?

While CaptiveIQ is a fantastic tool, the initial setup can be a bit time-consuming. Once everything is up and running, the the use far outweigh this minor inconvenience. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is CaptivateIQ solving and how is that benefiting you?

CaptivateIQ helps with commission tracking and calculating my info by automating everything, significantly saving time. This automation improves transparency in of compensation and provides insights for better decision-making. As a result, companies benefit from enhanced operational efficiency and can focus more on performance and growth. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Vaibhav D.
VD
Project Coordinator
Information Technology and Services
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Validated Reviewer
Review source: Organic
Rating Updated ()
What do you like best about CaptivateIQ?

CaptivateIQ really makes commission calculations a breeze by automating everything, so you always have accurate, real-time info. The interface is super easy to customize, meaning teams can set it up how they need without much training. Plus, it doesn’t just handle calculations—it tracks incentives, provides detailed reports, and keeps everyone aligned with their performance goals. It’s a great way to keep sales teams motivated and focused on hitting their targets. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about CaptivateIQ?

While CaptivateIQ offers a lot of great features, it does come with some challenges, especially for larger teams. As you scale, the customization options can start feeling a bit limiting, making it harder to adapt. The pricing can be tricky too, with costs adding up quickly depending on how you configure things. Plus, new users often face a steep learning curve, which can slow down onboarding and delay full team adoption. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is CaptivateIQ solving and how is that benefiting you?

Solved Problems:

Say goodbye to manual spreadsheets and those pesky calculation errors. This tool automates commission processes, making everything accurate and consistent, so you can relax knowing it’s all handled. It removes guesswork and minimizes costly mistakes, saving time and streamlining operations.

Key Benefits:

With real-time analytics and detailed reporting, teams get clear visibility into their performance and payouts. Sales teams stay motivated with timely, accurate payments, while leadership gets the data they need for quicker, smarter decisions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Lenni E.
LE
Clinical Manager
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Validated Reviewer
Verified Current User
Review source: Seller invite
Incentivized Review
What do you like best about CaptivateIQ?

CaptivateIQ helps me to know what my commission checks are going to be in advance and shows the breakdown of it. Before we had no platform and it was a guessing game. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about CaptivateIQ?

So far there is no downside, it has been easy to use and pretty self-explanatory. There was a great training done so the customer support aspect is helpful if you do need assistance. This was rolled out very quickly and the implementation was simple. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is CaptivateIQ solving and how is that benefiting you?

Before we just had to trust our commission checks would arrive when they were supposed to and be the correct amount. Now it shows you the breakdown, there is an email that comes out alerting you that the amount is coming, and you can also easily log in to see. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Accounting
UA
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Validated Reviewer
Verified Current User
Review source: G2 invite on behalf of seller
Incentivized Review
Rating Updated ()
What do you like best about CaptivateIQ?

Captivate IQ is a smooth running easy to view tool. Compared to a large PDF that was used previously that was hard to read, Captivate IQ is so nice. I like the format of the platform and the inquiry section where I can reach out to my team. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about CaptivateIQ?

From an end user perspective, as clean and smooth as it is, it can be overwhelming. There is a lot of data you can enter and a lot of data to view, but this could be an admin thing on our end. I can't say there is much I don't like about the platform to be honest. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is CaptivateIQ solving and how is that benefiting you?

It is solving the old work flow problems of getting a massive PDF for my commissions. Everything is now all in one place and can be easily viewed. I am still getting used to the platform and it can be a bit overwhelming but I think that comes from lack of experiance more than anything. It is so nice having all my stuff in one place and being able to chat my team throught the inquiry section. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.