Siplify vs. Xactly
An honest comparison. We believe in making the right choice for your business, not just choosing us.
Xactly is the original enterprise ICM platform with 20+ years of market leadership. We respect their legacy—this comparison helps you find the right fit.
Overview
Xactly is the established leader in the enterprise ICM space, trusted by some of the largest global brands for over 20 years. Siplify takes a different approach—modern, opinionated software designed for growth-stage companies who need speed and simplicity without sacrificing capability.
This comparison will help you understand where each platform excels so you can make the right choice for your specific situation.
Where Xactly Shines
Xactly is the established leader in the enterprise ICM space with proven strengths:
Market Leader for 20+ Years
Xactly is the original enterprise ICM platform, trusted by some of the largest global brands. If you need brand recognition and board-level confidence, Xactly has it.
Built for Global Enterprises
If you have thousands of sales reps across multiple regions, currencies, and business units, Xactly can handle the scale and complexity.
Deep Enterprise Integrations
Xactly has built connectors to virtually every major CRM, ERP, and HR system. If you have a complex enterprise tech stack, Xactly likely integrates with it.
Full Suite of ICM Products
Xactly offers modules for territory planning, quota setting, forecasting, and analytics—ideal if you need a one-stop shop for all incentive management.
Where Siplify is a Better Fit
Here's where Siplify's modern design and philosophy make it the better choice for growth-stage companies:
Modern, Intuitive UI
Xactly's interface is legacy and clunky, built over decades of incremental changes. Siplify is built from the ground up with modern UX best practices, meaning your team can actually use it without extensive training.
Fast Implementation (Weeks, Not Quarters)
Xactly implementations typically take 6-9 months and require expensive implementation partners. Siplify is self-service, with most teams live in 2-4 weeks. You don't have time to wait for months.
Transparent, Predictable Pricing
Xactly is notoriously expensive, with annual contracts typically starting at $75k-150k+ for the base package. Siplify starts at $299/month for 6 users—transparent, per-seat pricing designed for growing companies, not Fortune 500 budgets.
Opinionated, Best-Practice Framework
Xactly will help you build anything—even if it's a terrible, overly complex comp plan. Siplify is opinionated. We guide you toward simple, effective, motivating compensation structures based on decades of proven data.
No Dedicated Admin Required
Xactly's complexity requires a full-time 'Xactly admin' or consultant support, adding significant hidden costs. Siplify is simple enough that any RevOps or Finance team member can manage it.
Built for 5-500 Reps, Not 5,000
Xactly is designed for massive enterprises. If you're a growing Series A-C company with 10-200 reps, you're paying for enterprise features you'll never use. Siplify is purpose-built for your stage.
Side-by-Side Comparison
A quick look at how Siplify and Xactly stack up across key dimensions.
| Feature | Xactly | Siplify |
|---|---|---|
| Implementation Time | 6-9 months | 2-4 weeks |
| User Interface | Legacy / Clunky | Modern / Intuitive |
| Dedicated Admin Required | ||
| Best-Practice Guidance | Build anything (no guardrails) | Opinionated framework |
| Real-Time Rep Visibility | ||
| Starting Price | $75k-150k+/year | $299/mo (6 seats included) |
| Pricing Transparency | Opaque (contact sales) | Public pricing |
| Best For | 1,000+ reps, enterprise | 5-500 reps, growth-stage |
Is Siplify Right for You?
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The Bottom Line
Which tool is right for you? Here's our honest take.
Choose Xactly if:
- You have 1,000+ sales reps across multiple global business units.
- You have the budget for $100k+ annually plus implementation costs.
- You can dedicate a full-time resource to managing Xactly.
- You need deep integrations with legacy enterprise systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.).
Choose Siplify if:
- You're a growth-stage company (5-500 reps) that needs to move fast.
- You want to be live in weeks, not quarters, without expensive consultants.
- You value a modern, intuitive interface over legacy enterprise tools.
- You want transparent, predictable pricing and no 'contact us for a quote.'
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