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Apttus vs Catalyst

Apttus logo

Apttus

Customer Success

Quote-to-Cash Platform

From
$100/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Catalyst logo

Catalyst

Customer Success

Customer Success Platform Built by CSMs

From
$500/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Apttus no pricing published on Conga pricing page; Catalyst pricing is custom and not published, requiring sales contact
  • They diverge on capability: Apttus covers CPQ, Catalyst covers Health scoring.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Apttus and Catalyst actually diverge.

Attributes where Apttus and Catalyst differ
AttributeApttusCatalyst
Starting price$100/month$500/month
PlatformsWebWeb, Mobile
Founded20062017

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Customer Success).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Apttus

  • CPQ
  • Contract management
  • Pricing optimization
  • Revenue recognition
  • AI recommendations
  • Microsoft Dynamics
  • SAP
  • Oracle

Only in Catalyst

  • Health scoring
  • Playbooks
  • Journey builder
  • 360 customer view
  • Revenue intelligence
  • HubSpot
  • Slack
  • Segment

Both cover

  • Salesforce
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Apttus

  • Proposal managementnot Catalyst
  • Contract managementnot Catalyst
  • Sales enablementnot Catalyst

Catalyst

  • Customer Successnot Apttus
  • Csm Toolsnot Apttus
  • Automationnot Apttus

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Apttus

  • No pricing published on Conga pricing page
  • Requires direct contact with sales for pricing quotes
  • Enterprise-focused solution with custom negotiations

Catalyst

  • Pricing is custom and not published, requiring sales contact
  • Integration complexity for organizations with non-standard tech stacks

Pricing, plan by plan

Apttus

$100/month
  • Professional$100/month
    • CPQ
    • Contract management
    • Pricing engine
  • Enterprise$200/month
    • AI pricing
    • Advanced workflows
    • Custom integrations

Catalyst

$500/month
  • Essential$500/month
    • Health scores
    • Automation
    • Reporting
  • Enterprise$1500/month
    • Custom integrations
    • Advanced analytics
    • Dedicated support

Which should you pick?

Choose Apttus if

  • You need cpq.
  • You also want contract management.
Apttus review

Choose Catalyst if

  • You need health scoring.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want playbooks.
Catalyst review

Questions people ask

Is Apttus or Catalyst better?
Neither clearly leads. Apttus starts at $100/month and Catalyst at $500/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Apttus or Catalyst?
Apttus starts at $100/month and Catalyst at $500/month.
Does Apttus or Catalyst run on more platforms?
Apttus runs on Web. Catalyst runs on Web, Mobile.
What is Apttus best used for?
Apttus is most often used for proposal management, contract management, sales enablement. Of those, proposal management and contract management are not what Catalyst is typically brought in for.
What can Apttus do that Catalyst cannot?
Apttus covers CPQ, Contract management, Pricing optimization, Revenue recognition. Catalyst covers Health scoring, Playbooks, Journey builder, 360 customer view. Both handle Salesforce, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Apttus: How much does Apttus (Conga) cost?

Apttus pricing is custom and not publicly disclosed. Costs are determined through direct consultation with Conga's sales team based on specific business requirements and deployment size.

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Catalyst: Is Catalyst still separate after the Totango merger?

Yes. Catalyst operates as a distinct product brand under Totango + Catalyst as of 2026, with both products running on the same roadmap. Catalyst maintains its user-friendly interface while integrating Totango's enterprise governance capabilities.

Source
Apttus: Does Conga offer published pricing tiers?

No, Conga emphasizes custom pricing built for each business. The vendor states they provide clear details about product options and associated costs through consultation rather than published tier pricing.

Source
Catalyst: Does Catalyst integrate with Salesforce?

Yes. Catalyst features strong Salesforce integration, allowing seamless data sync and workflow automation between the customer success platform and CRM.

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Catalyst: Who should use Catalyst?

Catalyst is designed for mid-market and enterprise B2B companies that want CS-led revenue motion with an intuitive interface focused on CSM day-to-day workflows rather than IT administration.

Source
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