Overview
CaptivateIQ sells three products: Incentives, which automates commission calculations; Planning, for sales capacity, quota setting and territory management; and Catalyst, an advanced modelling layer with predictive machine learning[4]. Its calculation engine, SmartGrid, uses a spreadsheet-like approach to extract and transform data and compute payouts, which appeals to compensation analysts used to Excel[4]. The platform also includes AI agents, a guided plan builder, enterprise workflow automation and SOX compliance support[4].
CaptivateIQ says it is used by more than 1,000 teams and names Stifel, One Medical, Vimeo, Expedia, Gong and Boston Scientific as customers; it claims Leader status in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant and the 2025 Forrester Wave[4]. Pricing is per seat, where seats cover administrators and every payee, plus a one-time setup fee; cost depends on payee count, plan complexity and integrations[4]. Reporting is included, but ASC 606 reporting is a paid add-on, and managed services are sold in three support tiers[4].
CaptivateIQ features
- SmartGrid calculation engine
- Guided plan builder
- AI agents
- Quota, capacity and territory planning
- Predictive modelling (Catalyst)
- SOX compliance support
CaptivateIQ pricing
Quote-based, per seat (admins and payees) plus one-time setup fee. ASC 606 reporting is an add-on; managed services in three tiers.
CaptivateIQ strengths and limitations
Strengths
- Flexible spreadsheet-style engine
- Planning and incentives in one vendor
- Named enterprise customers
Limitations
- ASC 606 reporting costs extra
- No published prices
- Setup fee on top of seats
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