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Dovetale vs Captiv8

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Dovetale

Software

Influencer marketing made simple for Shopify

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Captiv8 logo

Captiv8

Software

AI influencer marketing and e-commerce platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Dovetale has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Dovetale before its acquisition by Shopify (now sold as Shopify Collabs), Dovetale's Starter plan was $99 USD per month for only 3 users, and jumping to 10 users required the Pro plan at $499 USD per month, a five-fold price increase for roughly triple the seats (archived pricing page, 7 August 2020); Captiv8 pricing is by quote only, with no rate, tier or minimum published; the site requires a demo request before pricing is discussed
  • They diverge on capability: Dovetale covers Application management, Captiv8 covers Campaign management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Dovetale and Captiv8 actually diverge.

Attributes where Dovetale and Captiv8 differ
AttributeDovetaleCaptiv8
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, Api
Founded20062016

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Dovetale

  • Application management
  • Gift tracking
  • Affiliate links
  • Commission tracking
  • Performance analytics
  • Direct messaging
  • Shopify integration
  • Shopify security

Only in Captiv8

  • Campaign management
  • Shoppable content
  • Performance tracking
  • ROI analytics
  • Content approval
  • Payment processing
  • Integration tools
  • WooCommerce

Both cover

  • Creator discovery
  • Shopify
  • Instagram
  • TikTok
  • YouTube
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support
  • English language support

What people use each for

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

Dovetale

  • Creator partnershipsnot Captiv8
  • Product giftingnot Captiv8
  • Affiliate programsnot Captiv8
  • Ambassador programsnot Captiv8

Captiv8

  • Discovering creators and running campaign workflow, amplification and measurement in one suitenot Dovetale
  • Running creator-led commerce through branded storefronts and TikTok Shopnot Dovetale
  • Attributing sales to creators through affiliate links and commerce integrationsnot Dovetale
  • Talent agencies managing rosters through the Talent Management Portalnot Dovetale

Where each one falls short

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

Dovetale

  • Before its acquisition by Shopify (now sold as Shopify Collabs), Dovetale's Starter plan was $99 USD per month for only 3 users, and jumping to 10 users required the Pro plan at $499 USD per month, a five-fold price increase for roughly triple the seats (archived pricing page, 7 August 2020)

Captiv8

  • Pricing is by quote only, with no rate, tier or minimum published; the site requires a demo request before pricing is discussed
  • Creator commerce and affiliate storefronts are a separate product line from the Influencer Marketing Suite

Pricing, plan by plan

Dovetale

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Creator discovery
    • Application forms
    • Basic analytics
  • Premium$99/month
    • Advanced search
    • Affiliate management
    • Commission tracking

Captiv8

On request
  • Professional$undefined/month
    • Creator discovery
    • Campaign management
    • Shoppable content

Which should you pick?

Choose Dovetale if

  • You need application management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want gift tracking.
Dovetale review

Choose Captiv8 if

  • You need campaign management.
  • You work on Web, Api.
  • You also want shoppable content.
Captiv8 review

Questions people ask

Is Dovetale or Captiv8 better?
Neither clearly leads. Dovetale starts at Free and Captiv8 at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Dovetale or Captiv8?
Dovetale has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Dovetale and On request for Captiv8.
Does Dovetale or Captiv8 run on more platforms?
Dovetale runs on Web. Captiv8 runs on Web, Api.
Can I use Dovetale for free?
Yes. Dovetale has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Captiv8 starts at On request.
What is Dovetale best used for?
Dovetale is most often used for creator partnerships, product gifting, affiliate programs, ambassador programs. Of those, creator partnerships and product gifting are not what Captiv8 is typically brought in for.
What can Dovetale do that Captiv8 cannot?
Dovetale covers Application management, Gift tracking, Affiliate links, Commission tracking. Captiv8 covers Campaign management, Shoppable content, Performance tracking, ROI analytics. Both handle Creator discovery, Shopify, Instagram, TikTok.
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