Serret Pulse vs CaptivateIQ
CaptivateIQ is powerful incentive compensation management, but at $600/user/month with $10K minimums, it's built for enterprise budgets. Serret Pulse delivers gamified commissions and motivation at 94% less.
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XP levels to Legend
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Credited to your subscription on 12–24 mo. contract
Self-setup also available at no cost
You save: $76,430/year(96%)
Feature Comparison
Feature by feature
| Feature | Serrét Serret Pulse | CaptivateIQ |
|---|---|---|
| Commission tracking | ||
| Plan modelling | ||
| Multi-plan support | ||
| Payout calculations | ||
| XP levelling system | ||
| Achievement badges | ||
| Team leaderboards | Basic | |
| Team challenges | ||
| Level progression (6 tiers) | ||
| Real-time commission visibility | ||
| Performance dashboards | ||
| What-if modelling | Basic | Advanced |
| Audit trails | ||
The Math
What you'd pay separately
With Serret
$35/user/mo
The Honest Take
When to choose what
Choose CaptivateIQ if…
- You have complex, multi-variable commission structures
- Enterprise compliance and audit requirements are mandatory
- You need deep ERP/finance system integrations
- Budget supports $600+/user/month with $10K minimums
Choose Serret if…
- You want commission tracking plus daily motivation tools
- Gamification and XP systems excite your team
- You need affordable ICM for a growing team
- Setup should take minutes, not weeks
- You want to motivate reps, not just calculate payouts
Their strengths
- •Enterprise-grade commission plan modelling
- •Handles extremely complex compensation structures
- •Advanced what-if scenario planning
- •Deep ERP and finance system integrations
- •SOC 2 Type II certified for enterprise compliance
Our strengths
- •94% lower cost with no minimum contract
- •Gamification that actually motivates reps daily
- •XP levelling system with 6 progression tiers
- •No $8,000 setup fee — start in minutes
- •Purpose-built for sales team motivation, not just payroll
FAQ
Common questions
Can Serret Pulse handle complex commission plans?
Serret Pulse handles multi-tier, quota-based, and accelerator commission plans well. For extremely complex structures with 50+ variables and deep ERP integrations, CaptivateIQ may be more suitable. Most sales teams find Pulse more than sufficient.
What is the XP levelling system?
Serret Pulse includes a gamification system where reps earn XP (experience points) for activities and results. There are 6 levels from Rookie to Legend, with badges, challenges, and leaderboards that drive daily motivation beyond just commission numbers.
Is CaptivateIQ really $600/user/month?
Industry sources indicate CaptivateIQ's base pricing is approximately $600/user/month with a minimum annual contract of $10,000. Pricing varies based on team size and feature requirements.
What if we have simple commission plans?
If your commission plans are straightforward (e.g., percentage of revenue, tiered bonuses), Serret Pulse is ideal. You get commission tracking plus gamification at $35/user/month — a fraction of what CaptivateIQ charges.
Ready to switch from CaptivateIQ?
Book a free discovery call. We'll show you exactly how Serrét replaces CaptivateIQ — and what you'll save.