Serret Pulse vs Xactly
Xactly dominates enterprise ICM with $175K average deals. Serret Pulse brings commission tracking and gamification to teams that don't have enterprise budgets.
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Xactly
Serrét Serret Pulse
Credited to your subscription on 12–24 mo. contract
Self-setup also available at no cost
You save: $53,630/year(94%)
Feature Comparison
Feature by feature
| Feature | Serrét Serret Pulse | Xactly |
|---|---|---|
| Commission tracking | ||
| Plan design & modelling | Advanced | |
| Territory management | Basic | |
| Quota management | Advanced | |
| XP levelling system | ||
| Achievement badges | ||
| Team leaderboards | ||
| Daily engagement mechanics | ||
| Setup fee | Free | ~$50,000 |
| Time to deploy | Days | 3-6 months |
| Minimum contract value | None | ~$175K/year |
The Math
What you'd pay separately
With Serret
$350/mo (10 users)
The Honest Take
When to choose what
Choose Xactly if…
- You have 500+ reps with very complex compensation
- Deep territory and quota management is essential
- You need enterprise compliance certifications
- Budget supports $175K+ annual contract
- You need compensation benchmarking data
Choose Serret if…
- Your compensation plans are moderate complexity
- You want gamification to drive daily motivation
- A $50K setup fee is out of the question
- You need to be live in days, not months
- Your team is under 200 reps
Their strengths
- •Industry-leading enterprise ICM with 20+ years of experience
- •Handles the most complex compensation structures globally
- •Deep territory and quota management
- •Advanced benchmarking data from thousands of enterprises
- •SOC 2 and enterprise compliance certifications
Our strengths
- •No $50,000 setup fee — start in minutes
- •Gamification that Xactly doesn't offer at any price
- •Deploys in days, not 3-6 months
- •No minimum contract — start with one user
- •42% lower per-user cost with more engagement features
FAQ
Common questions
Is Xactly overkill for our team?
If your team is under 200 reps and your commission plans don't require enterprise-grade territory management, Xactly is likely overkill. Serret Pulse handles standard commission structures well and adds gamification that Xactly doesn't offer.
Can Serret Pulse handle accelerators and SPIFs?
Yes. Serret Pulse supports tiered commissions, accelerators, bonuses, and SPIFs. For extremely complex multi-variable plans with 50+ conditions, Xactly's plan builder is more powerful.
What about Xactly's benchmarking data?
Xactly offers compensation benchmarking data from their large enterprise customer base, which is valuable for plan design. Serret Pulse doesn't include benchmarking but focuses on execution and motivation rather than plan design consulting.
How quickly can I switch from Xactly?
Most teams migrate commission plans to Serret Pulse within a week. Our setup guides walk through plan creation, and the Accelerator program provides hands-on assistance. Compared to Xactly's 3-6 month implementation, the transition is very quick.
Ready to switch from Xactly?
Book a free discovery call. We'll show you exactly how Serrét replaces Xactly — and what you'll save.