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 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.
Feature | Facebook Sales Channel | Elevar | Littledata |
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Customer data to marketing platforms | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Public statement of privacy compliance | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
30 day free trial | ✔️ | ✔️ | |
Fully automatic, no code setup | ✔️ | ✔️ | |
Identity resolution to boost audiences | ✔️ | ✔️ | |
Server-side tracking | ✔️ | ✔️ | |
Automatic tracking of checkout extensibility | ✔️ | ||
No-code setup for Shopify Hydrogen | ✔️ |
Facebook Sales Channel offers a straightforward integration with Shopify, emphasizing ease of use with its no-code setup and built-in connector for Meta Ads. It provides essential features like customer data sharing and a public privacy compliance statement, along with a 30-day free trial. However, it lacks advanced tracking capabilities.
In contrast, Elevar focuses on resolving conversion tracking issues through server-side tracking, enhancing audience targeting. It also ensures privacy compliance and shares customer data with marketing platforms, but it requires more technical setup compared to Facebook Sales Channel.
Littledata combines features from both, offering server-side tracking and identity resolution while maintaining a no-code setup. It also includes automatic tracking of checkout extensibility, making it a more comprehensive solution for data collection and tracking compared to both Facebook Sales Channel and Elevar.
Store size | Facebook Sales Channel | Elevar | Littledata |
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50 orders / month | $0 | $200 | $39 |
500 orders / month | $0 | $200 | $149 |
5,000 orders / month | $0 | $450 | $349 |
20,000 orders / month | $0 | $950 | $799 |
For an online store with 50 orders, Elevar is 100% more expensive than Littledata. At 500 orders, Elevar is 0% (free) while Littledata costs 100% more. For 5000 orders, Elevar is 29% more expensive than Littledata. At 20000 orders, Elevar is 19% more expensive than Littledata. Throughout all order volumes, Facebook Sales Channel remains free, making it the most cost-effective option compared to Elevar and Littledata, which vary significantly in pricing as order volume increases.
Destination | Facebook Sales Channel | Elevar | Littledata |
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Meta Ads | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Google Analytics | ✔️ | ✔️ | |
✔️ | ✔️ | ||
TikTok | ✔️ | ✔️ | |
Klaviyo | ✔️ | ✔️ | |
Attentive | ✔️ | ✔️ | |
Google Ads | ✔️ | ✔️ | |
Yotpo Email & SMS | ✔️ | ||
Postscript | ✔️ | ||
Segment | ✔️ |
The main difference lies in the breadth and focus of data destinations. Facebook Sales Channel primarily integrates with Meta Ads, optimizing for Facebook and Instagram advertising. In contrast, Elevar offers a wider range of destinations, including multiple advertising platforms and email/SMS services, allowing for more comprehensive tracking across various channels. Littledata also supports a variety of platforms but emphasizes integration with analytics and marketing tools, focusing on data consistency and user behavior insights. Overall, Elevar provides the most extensive tracking options, while Facebook Sales Channel is more specialized.
Feature | Facebook Sales Channel | Elevar | Littledata |
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Added to Cart trigger | |||
Via Conversions API | ✔️ | ✔️ | |
Checkout steps | |||
Via Conversions API | ✔️ | ✔️ | |
Includes all checkout steps | ✔️ | ✔️ | |
Purchase event | |||
Via Conversions API | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Includes post-purchase upsells | ✔️ | ✔️ | |
Filters to exclude orders from some channels | ✔️ | ✔️ | |
Includes recurring orders | ✔️ |