Google Sales Channel vs Upstack Data

Is Google Sales Channel or Upstack Data a better data solution for Shopify brands?

Google Sales Channel competitors

What is Google Sales Channel?

Shopify has a built in free connector for Analytics and Ads as part of the Google & YouTube Sales Channel. This was built in 2023 and is maintained by Shopify. Google Sales Channel - formerly known as Shopify Trekkie - is used by 2.80M Shopify sites according to BuiltWith.


Upstack Data competitors

What is Upstack Data?

Say goodbye to siloed and inaccurate data that is slowing you down. Centralize your analytics, sales and marketing platform data, enabling faster, data-driven decisions.

Upstack Data - formerly known as Upstackify - is used by an unknown number of Shopify sites.


You could use both Google Sales Channel for accurate data, and Upstack Data for reporting

Google Sales Channel vs Upstack Data comparison

FeatureGoogle Sales ChannelUpstack DataLittledata
Customer data to marketing platforms✔️✔️✔️
30 day free trial✔️✔️✔️
Public statement of privacy compliance✔️✔️✔️
Fully automatic, no code setup✔️✔️✔️
Identity resolution to boost audiencesminus✔️✔️
Server-side trackingminus✔️✔️
Marketing reportingminus✔️minus
Proprietary attribution modelminus✔️minus
Automatic tracking of checkout extensibilityminusminus✔️
No-code setup for Shopify Hydrogenminusminus✔️

Google Sales Channel offers a seamless integration with Shopify, providing built-in connectors for Analytics and Ads, which simplifies data tracking for eCommerce. Its features focus on customer data transfer to marketing platforms and ease of setup, making it user-friendly for Shopify Plus brands.

In contrast, Upstack Data emphasizes a proprietary attribution model and centralized analytics, which can enhance data accuracy and decision-making. Its identity resolution feature aims to improve audience targeting, while server-side tracking offers more robust data collection.

Littledata also provides identity resolution and server-side tracking, similar to Upstack, but adds automatic tracking of checkout extensibility, which can be beneficial for eCommerce operations.

Overall, Google Sales Channel is more integrated with Shopify, while Upstack and Littledata offer advanced analytics and tracking capabilities that may suit brands looking for deeper insights and data centralization.

Cost comparison

Google Sales Channel vs Upstack Data's monthly subscription cost

Store sizeGoogle Sales ChannelUpstack DataLittledata
50 orders / month$0$299$39
500 orders / month$0$299$149
5,000 orders / month$0$599$349
20,000 orders / month$0$999$799

For an online store with 50 orders, Upstack Data is 765% more expensive than Littledata. At 500 orders, Littledata is 100% more expensive than Google Sales Channel, while Upstack Data is free. With 5000 orders, Upstack Data is 71% more expensive than Littledata. At 20000 orders, Upstack Data is 25% more expensive than Littledata. Overall, Google Sales Channel remains free across all order volumes, while Upstack Data's costs increase significantly with order volume compared to Littledata.

Supported data destinations

DestinationGoogle Sales ChannelUpstack DataLittledata
Google Ads✔️✔️✔️
Google Analytics✔️minus✔️
Meta Adsminus✔️✔️
TikTokminus✔️✔️
Klaviyominus✔️✔️
Pinterestminusminus✔️
Segmentminusminus✔️
Attentiveminusminus✔️

Google Sales Channel focuses on integrating Shopify with Google services, primarily enhancing visibility and performance in Google Analytics and Google Ads. Upstack Data offers a broader range of destinations, including Meta Ads and TikTok, catering to diverse marketing channels. Littledata provides extensive tracking across multiple platforms, including Google Analytics, Meta Ads, TikTok, Pinterest, Klaviyo, Google Ads, Segment, and Attentive, allowing for comprehensive data collection and analysis across various marketing efforts. The main difference lies in the range of platforms supported and the depth of integration for tracking and analytics.

Google Ads comparison

Google Sales Channel vs Upstack Data's solution for Google Ads

FeatureGoogle Sales ChannelUpstack DataLittledata
Google Ads Conversions
Real-time tracking of Enhanced Conversionsminus✔️✔️
Fully automatic setupminus✔️✔️
Tracked direct from Shopify's serversminusminus✔️
New vs Returning customer conversionsminusminus✔️
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 Google Sales Channel against Upstack Data
How does Google Sales Channel work?

The Google & YouTube Sales Channel implements free and basic Enhanced Ecommerce tracking for Google Analytics.

Does Google Sales Channel work with Shopify?

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

How does Upstack Data work?

Simple, effective and unmatched first-party data solution for Server-Side tracking and Channel Attribution.

Does Upstack Data work with Shopify?

Yes, Upstack Data is installed on an unknown number of Shopify sites according to our estimates.

Is Google Sales Channel suitable for Enterprise brands?

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

Is Upstack Data suitable for Enterprise brands?

Upstack Data is used by an unknown number of sites in the top 100,000 globally - so this solution is unlikely to be appropriate for Enterprise brands.

Which marketing tools does Google Sales Channel support?

Google Sales Channel supports Google Analytics and Google Ads.

Which marketing tools does Upstack Data support?

Upstack Data supports Meta Ads, TikTok, Klaviyo and Google Ads.

Who owns Google Sales Channel?

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

Who owns Upstack Data?

Upstack Data - formerly known as Upstackify - is an independent private company headquartered in Miami. Michael Alt is Upstack Data's CEO.

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