Upstack Data vs Facebook Sales Channel

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

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.


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.


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

Upstack Data vs Facebook Sales Channel comparison

FeatureUpstack DataFacebook Sales ChannelLittledata
30 day free trial✔️✔️✔️
Public statement of privacy compliance✔️✔️✔️
Fully automatic, no code setup✔️✔️✔️
Customer data to marketing platforms✔️✔️✔️
Identity resolution to boost audiences✔️minus✔️
Server-side tracking✔️minus✔️
Marketing reporting✔️minusminus
Proprietary attribution model✔️minusminus
Automatic tracking of checkout extensibilityminusminus✔️
No-code setup for Shopify Hydrogenminusminus✔️

Upstack Data offers a comprehensive suite of features that enhance marketing reporting and attribution, which are not as robust in Facebook Sales Channel and Littledata. Its proprietary attribution model allows for more precise tracking and data collection, addressing the issue of siloed data. While both Upstack Data and Littledata provide identity resolution and server-side tracking, Upstack's focus on centralizing analytics across platforms can lead to faster, data-driven decisions. Facebook Sales Channel, while convenient for Meta Ads integration, lacks advanced attribution capabilities and is primarily a connector rather than a full analytics solution. Littledata shares several features with Upstack, including automatic setup and privacy compliance, but does not emphasize marketing reporting as strongly. Overall, Upstack Data stands out for its advanced marketing insights and centralized data management.

Cost comparison

Upstack Data vs Facebook Sales Channel's monthly subscription cost

Store sizeUpstack DataFacebook Sales ChannelLittledata
50 orders / month$299$0$39
500 orders / month$299$0$149
5,000 orders / month$599$0$349
20,000 orders / month$999$0$799

For an online store with 50 orders, Upstack Data is 664% more expensive than Littledata, while Facebook Sales Channel is free. At 500 orders, Upstack Data and Facebook Sales Channel are equal, but Upstack is 100% more than Littledata. With 5000 orders, Upstack is 71% more than Littledata, while Facebook remains free. At 20000 orders, Upstack is 25% less than Littledata, with Facebook still at no cost. Overall, Facebook Sales Channel is consistently free, while Upstack Data varies significantly.

Supported data destinations

DestinationUpstack DataFacebook Sales ChannelLittledata
Meta Ads✔️✔️✔️
TikTok✔️minus✔️
Klaviyo✔️minus✔️
Google Ads✔️minus✔️
Google Analyticsminusminus✔️
Pinterestminusminus✔️
Segmentminusminus✔️
Attentiveminusminus✔️

Upstack Data focuses on integrating various data destinations like Meta Ads, TikTok, Klaviyo, and Google Ads, providing a comprehensive view of customer interactions across multiple platforms. This allows for more tailored marketing strategies based on aggregated data.

In contrast, Facebook Sales Channel primarily integrates with Meta Ads, emphasizing Facebook's ecosystem for advertising and sales.

Littledata offers a broader range of destinations, including Google Analytics, TikTok, Pinterest, and Segment, enabling deeper insights and cross-platform tracking. This diversity allows for more extensive data analysis and marketing optimization across various channels.

Meta Ads comparison

Upstack Data vs Facebook Sales Channel's solution for Meta Ads

FeatureUpstack DataFacebook Sales ChannelLittledata
Added to Cart trigger
Via Conversions APIminusminus✔️
Checkout steps
Via Conversions APIminusminus✔️
Includes all checkout stepsminusminus✔️
Purchase event
Via Conversions API✔️✔️✔️
Includes post-purchase upsellsminusminus✔️
Includes recurring ordersminusminus✔️
Filters to exclude orders from some channelsminusminus✔️
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 Upstack Data against Facebook Sales Channel
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.

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 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.

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 Upstack Data support?

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

Which marketing tools does Facebook Sales Channel support?

Facebook Sales Channel supports Meta Ads.

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.

Who owns Facebook Sales Channel?

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

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