Littledata vs Facebook Sales Channel

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

Littledata competitors

What is Littledata?

Littledata's automated server-side tracking makes it ridiculously easy for DTC brands to connect marketing channels with customer data. Top Shopify brands like Rothy's, Geologie and Jaxxon use Littledata to capture more revenue and accelerate growth. Littledata connects Shopify to Google Analytics, Meta Ads, TikTok, Pinterest, Klaviyo, Google Ads and Segment, and is used by 2,100 Shopify sites.


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 connects Shopify to Meta Ads only, and is used by 2.80M Shopify sites.


Overall Littledata vs Facebook Sales Channel comparison

FeatureLittledataFacebook Sales Channel
Overall benefits
30 day free trial✔️✔️
Fully privacy compliant✔️✔️
Identity resolution / session enrichment✔️minus
Server-side tracking✔️minus
Customer data to marketing platforms✔️✔️
Fully automatic, no code setup✔️✔️
Automatic tracking of checkout extensibility✔️minus
Supported destinations
Google Analytics✔️minus
Meta Ads✔️✔️
TikTok✔️minus
Pinterest✔️minus
Klaviyo✔️minus
Google Ads✔️minus
Segment✔️minus

Meta Ads comparison

Comparing Littledata against Facebook Sales Channel's solution for Meta Ads

FeatureLittledataFacebook Sales Channel
Key benefits
100% accurate revenue in Meta✔️minus
Boost to Event Match Quality Score✔️minus
Pre-purchase audiences based on first-party data✔️minus
Target subscriptions vs one-time purchases✔️minus
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
Includes recurring orders✔️minus
Filters to exclude orders from some channels✔️minus
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
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Comparing Littledata against Facebook Sales Channel
How does Littledata work?

Littledata uses a combination of browser tracking and a server-to-server connection to ensure 100% of revenue is tracked, and that the purchase can be linked to the pre-checkout user journey.

Does Littledata work with Shopify?

Yes, Littledata is installed on 2,100 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 Littledata suitable for Enterprise brands?

Littledata is used by 39 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 Littledata support?

Littledata supports Google Analytics, Meta Ads, TikTok, Pinterest, Klaviyo, Google Ads and Segment.

Which marketing tools does Facebook Sales Channel support?

Facebook Sales Channel supports Meta Ads only.

Who owns Littledata?

Littledata is an independent private company headquartered in London, UK. Edward Upton is Littledata's CEO.

Who owns Facebook Sales Channel?

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

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