Elevar vs Facebook Sales Channel

Is Elevar or Facebook Sales Channel a better data solution for Shopify brands?

Elevar competitors

What is Elevar?

Elevar is designed to fix conversion tracking issues and GTM setup with server-side tracking that pushes data back to marketing channels. Elevar is used by 6,300 Shopify sites according to BuiltWith.


Facebook Sales Channel competitors

What is Facebook Sales Channel?

Shopify has a built in free connector for Meta Ads as part of the Facebook Sales Channel. This was built in 2021 and is maintained by Shopify. Facebook Sales Channel is used by 2.80M Shopify sites according to BuiltWith.


Elevar vs Facebook Sales Channel comparison

FeatureElevarFacebook Sales ChannelLittledata
Public statement of privacy compliance✔️✔️✔️
Customer data to marketing platforms✔️✔️✔️
Identity resolution to boost audiences✔️minus✔️
Server-side tracking✔️minus✔️
30 day free trialminus✔️✔️
Fully automatic, no code setupminus✔️✔️
Automatic tracking of checkout extensibilityminusminus✔️
No-code setup for Shopify Hydrogenminusminus✔️

Elevar focuses on resolving conversion tracking issues and optimizing Google Tag Manager (GTM) setups through server-side tracking, enhancing audience targeting. Its emphasis on identity resolution and data push to marketing channels makes it suitable for brands needing precise tracking and data management.

In contrast, Facebook Sales Channel offers a seamless integration with Meta Ads, providing a no-code setup that simplifies the process for Shopify users. While it facilitates customer data transfer to marketing platforms, it lacks the advanced tracking capabilities of Elevar and Littledata.

Littledata combines features from both, offering identity resolution, server-side tracking, and automatic checkout tracking, along with a no-code setup. Its 30-day free trial and privacy compliance statement align with industry standards, making it a comprehensive solution for data collection and audience targeting. Overall, Elevar and Littledata provide more robust tracking capabilities compared to the Facebook Sales Channel.

Cost comparison

Elevar vs Facebook Sales Channel's monthly subscription cost

Store sizeElevarFacebook Sales ChannelLittledata
50 orders / month$200$0$39
500 orders / month$200$0$149
5,000 orders / month$450$0$349
20,000 orders / month$950$0$799

For an online store with 50 orders, Elevar is 413% more expensive than Littledata, while Facebook Sales Channel is free. At 500 orders, Elevar and Facebook Sales Channel are equal, but Elevar is 34% more than Littledata. With 5000 orders, Elevar is 29% more than Littledata, while Facebook Sales Channel remains free. At 20000 orders, Elevar is 19% more than Littledata, and Facebook Sales Channel continues to be free. Overall, Elevar consistently has higher costs compared to Littledata.

Supported data destinations

DestinationElevarFacebook Sales ChannelLittledata
Meta Ads✔️✔️✔️
Google Analytics✔️minus✔️
Pinterest✔️minus✔️
TikTok✔️minus✔️
Klaviyo✔️minus✔️
Attentive✔️minus✔️
Google Ads✔️minus✔️
Yotpo Email & SMS✔️minusminus
Postscript✔️minusminus
Segmentminusminus✔️

Elevar's data destinations provide a broad range of integrations, allowing for detailed tracking across multiple platforms like Google Analytics, Meta Ads, and Klaviyo, enabling comprehensive data collection and analysis for eCommerce. In contrast, Facebook Sales Channel primarily focuses on Meta Ads, optimizing ad performance within the Facebook ecosystem. Littledata also offers extensive integrations similar to Elevar, including Google Analytics and TikTok, but emphasizes seamless data flow to Segment for advanced analytics. Overall, Elevar and Littledata support a wider array of platforms, while Facebook Sales Channel is more specialized in Meta Ads.

Meta Ads comparison

Elevar vs Facebook Sales Channel's solution for Meta Ads

FeatureElevarFacebook Sales ChannelLittledata
Added to Cart trigger
Via Conversions API✔️minus✔️
Checkout steps
Via Conversions API✔️minus✔️
Includes all checkout steps✔️minus✔️
Purchase event
Via Conversions API✔️✔️✔️
Includes post-purchase upsells✔️minus✔️
Filters to exclude orders from some channels✔️minus✔️
Includes recurring ordersminusminus✔️
Benefits of Littledata
Littledata has been trusted by leading Shopify brands since 2017 for reliable server-side tracking.
100% of revenue tracked
Enhanced identity resolution
Connectors for all popular marketing channels
googleAnalytics
Comparing Elevar against Facebook Sales Channel
How does Elevar work?

Elevar uses a combination of client tracking and a server-to-server connection to ensure 100% of conversions are tracked, and that the purchase can be linked to the pre-checkout user journey.

Does Elevar work with Shopify?

Yes, Elevar is installed on 6,300 Shopify sites according to the latest stats from BuiltWith.

How does Facebook Sales Channel work?

The Facebook Sales Channel implements free Facebook Pixel tracking, including a basic implementation of Meta Conversions API.

Does Facebook Sales Channel work with Shopify?

Yes, Facebook Sales Channel is installed on 2.80M Shopify sites according to the latest stats from BuiltWith.

Is Elevar suitable for Enterprise brands?

Elevar is used by 129 sites in the top 100,000 globally - so this solution is likely suitable for Enterprise scale brands.

Is Facebook Sales Channel suitable for Enterprise brands?

Facebook Sales Channel is used by 1500 sites in the top 100,000 globally - so this solution is likely suitable for Enterprise scale brands.

Which marketing tools does Elevar support?

Elevar supports Google Analytics, Meta Ads, Pinterest, TikTok, Klaviyo, Attentive, Google Ads, Yotpo Email & SMS and Postscript.

Which marketing tools does Facebook Sales Channel support?

Facebook Sales Channel supports Meta Ads.

Who owns Elevar?

Elevar is owned by Buxton and run out of Charleston, South Carolina. Brad Redding is Elevar's CEO.

Who owns Facebook Sales Channel?

Facebook Sales Channel is owned by Shopify and run out of Ontario, Canada.

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