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 is used by 2,100 Shopify sites according to BuiltWith.
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.
Feature | Littledata | Facebook Sales Channel |
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30 day free trial | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Public statement of privacy compliance | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Customer data to marketing platforms | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Fully automatic, no code setup | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Identity resolution to boost audiences | ✔️ | |
Server-side tracking | ✔️ | |
Automatic tracking of checkout extensibility | ✔️ | |
No-code setup for Shopify Hydrogen | ✔️ |
Littledata offers advanced features tailored for DTC brands, including identity resolution and server-side tracking, which enhance audience targeting and data accuracy. Its fully automatic, no-code setup simplifies integration, making it easy for brands to connect marketing channels with customer data. The automatic tracking of checkout extensibility further optimizes the customer journey, helping brands like Rothy's and Jaxxon capture more revenue.
In contrast, the Facebook Sales Channel provides a basic integration for Meta Ads, relying on Shopify's built-in connector. While it also offers a 30-day free trial and a no-code setup, it lacks the advanced tracking and audience insights that Littledata provides. Overall, Littledata is better suited for brands seeking comprehensive data collection and tracking capabilities to drive growth, while the Facebook Sales Channel serves as a simpler, more limited option for connecting to Meta Ads.
Store size | Littledata | Facebook Sales Channel |
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50 orders / month | $39 | $0 |
500 orders / month | $149 | $0 |
5,000 orders / month | $349 | $0 |
20,000 orders / month | $799 | $0 |
For an online store with 50 orders, Littledata is 100% more expensive than Facebook Sales Channel, which costs $0. At 500 orders, both Littledata and Facebook Sales Channel cost the same, resulting in a 0% difference. For 5000 orders, Littledata is again 100% more expensive than Facebook Sales Channel. Finally, at 20000 orders, Littledata remains 100% more expensive than Facebook Sales Channel. Overall, Littledata consistently costs more, while Facebook Sales Channel is free at lower and higher order volumes.
Destination | Littledata | Facebook Sales Channel |
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Meta Ads | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Google Analytics | ✔️ | |
TikTok | ✔️ | |
✔️ | ||
Klaviyo | ✔️ | |
Google Ads | ✔️ | |
Segment | ✔️ | |
Attentive | ✔️ |
Littledata's data destinations provide a broader range of analytics and marketing platforms, including Google Analytics, TikTok, Pinterest, Klaviyo, Google Ads, Segment, and Attentive, allowing for comprehensive tracking and insights across multiple channels. In contrast, the Facebook Sales Channel primarily focuses on Meta Ads, which is specifically tailored for advertising on Facebook and Instagram. This means Littledata offers more diverse integration options for tracking customer behavior and optimizing marketing efforts, while the Facebook Sales Channel is more limited to Facebook's ecosystem.
Feature | Littledata | Facebook Sales Channel |
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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 | ✔️ | |
Includes recurring orders | ✔️ | |
Filters to exclude orders from some channels | ✔️ |