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Automate Commissions

Take the stress out of commissions.

Simplify commission management from start to finish with no-code data management, automated calculations, and unmatched flexibility.

Hassle-free data management

CaptivateIQ takes the pain out of data management, helping you pull in all your data and get it commissions-ready in a fraction of the time.

Quickly build and 
adapt plans

CaptivateIQ's Guided Plan Builder and real-time modeling engine make plan building fast & easy, while still retaining the flexibility needed for commissions complexity.

Seamless workflow automation

Cut through the chaos of day-to-day administration with streamlined workflows in CaptivateIQ.

AI-Powered Payee Experience

Boost confidence, improve productivity, and drive growth

CaptivateIQ’s AI‑powered payee experience is a set of AI agents that make commissions transparent and actionable on web and mobile. Payees see what changed and why, get plain‑English answers about plans and payouts, and preview where they’re likely to land with predictive forecasts and natural‑language what‑if analysis so they can focus on selling.

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Explainable statements

AI turns complex commissions into clear narratives, citing the exact plan clauses and underlying transactions behind every line item to build trust and reduce shadow accounting.

Personalized guidance

Predictive guidance from AI shows where pay is trending this month/quarter and how scenario changes impact payout, so reps can prioritize the next best actions with confidence.

Self‑serve answers

Instant, plain‑English explanations of thresholds, accelerators, splits, and credits with deep links into statements keep sellers moving and reduce ticket volume.

Reclaim your time

90%
decrease in monthly processing time
6x
faster to create new plans
60
hours per month saved
Captivate with Insights

Commissions, run intelligently.

Set your business up for success with a robust reporting suite and controls that can help drive smarter decisions and ensure business continuity.

Data-driven culture

Improve sales team performance and retain top talent by providing them the visibility they need to succeed.

Informed decision-making

Transform your sales compensation data into a competitive advantage with advanced, fully customizable reporting.

Explore our new thought leadership hub for all things incentives and planning.

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CaptivateIQ Incentives

Automate commissions, motivate sellers, and captivate your business. Deliver a better Return on Incentives.

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CaptivateIQ Planning

Simplify sales planning with a single solution to carve your territories, set realistic quotas, and align your teams.

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Frequently asked questions: Incentives

How does CaptivateIQ handle different commission structures?

CaptivateIQ handles different commission structures by supporting tiers, accelerators, bonuses, splits, overlays, draws, and partner commissions within a single modeling framework.
Compensation logic can be applied by role, segment, or territory and updated without rebuilding plans from scratch.

What is SmartGrid™ technology?

SmartGrid™ technology is CaptivateIQ’s calculation engine designed to process complex compensation logic at scale. It supports real-time calculations, dependency-aware modeling, and consistent performance across large datasets.

What makes CaptivateIQ's SmartGrid modeling engine unique?

CaptivateIQ’s SmartGrid modeling engine is unique because it combines spreadsheet-level flexibility with automated calculations and full auditability. Every payout is traceable from source data through calculation logic, enabling accurate validation and confident plan changes.

What are the features included in CaptivateIQ’s SmartGrid modeling engine?

CaptivateIQ’s SmartGrid engine allows compensation logic to be built and adjusted using a visual, no-code interface with support for complex rules and dependencies. Plans can be versioned, tested against historical data, and validated before being deployed.

How does CaptivateIQ improve commission accuracy?

CaptivateIQ improves commission accuracy by automating data ingestion, enforcing consistent calculation logic, and validating payouts against source systems. Full audit trails and calculation transparency reduce manual errors and discrepancies.

How does CaptivateIQ optimize commission plans?

CaptivateIQ optimizes commission plans by enabling teams to model changes, test outcomes, and measure impact using historical performance data. This approach supports better alignment between incentives, cost control, and sales behavior.

How does CaptivateIQ enhance commission transparency?

CaptivateIQ enhances commission transparency by providing clear visibility into how each payout is calculated. Deal-level data, applied rules, and calculation steps are accessible for review, reducing disputes and confusion.

How does CaptivateIQ's automation improve sales incentive management?

CaptivateIQ’s automation improves sales incentive management by eliminating manual spreadsheets and synchronizing calculations with live sales data. Automation reduces administrative effort while improving speed, accuracy, and governance.

How does CaptivateIQ make designing and managing incentive compensation plans more effective for sales teams?

CaptivateIQ makes incentive plan design and management more effective by enabling visual modeling, fast iteration, and built-in validation. Teams can update plans confidently while maintaining accuracy and consistency across payouts.

How does CaptivateIQ enhance commission management and workflow efficiency?

CaptivateIQ enhances commission management efficiency by automating calculations, approvals, and validation steps. This reduces manual handoffs and accelerates month-end and quarter-end compensation cycles.

Bring data
from anywhere, in any format

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CaptivateIQ is the only Sales Performance Management solution that can centralize and enrich data from disparate data sources in one powerful platform — a single source of truth that’s ready for analysis.

Making commissions 10x better for our customers.

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Michael D.
Director of Revenue Operations
“Through its flexibility, transparency and automation, CaptivateIQ has become an essential partner in scaling revenue operations for our fast-growing sales organization.”
60x
faster at calculating monthly commissions
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Shannon B.
Commission Analyst
“With CaptivateIQ, we can send data directly to our partner portal in real-time. Partners can log in and see their commission reports instantly, which has built trust and improved motivation across our sales team.”
100%
uptime, with no data outages
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Alex W.
Senior Variable Compensation Analyst
“The additional time [from CaptivateIQ] frees up space for analysis … it means I can ensure that our commission plans are really designed to be aligned with our company goals.”
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to roll out new plans
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One agile platform
from planning to payout.

Talk to our sales performance experts to learn how you can make sales planning and compensation a strategic growth driver.