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PartnerStack vs Channeltivity
PartnerStack leads on 0 checks, Channeltivity on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scorePartnerStack · 8.4/10
PartnerStack scores higher on our rubric for gtm tools: 8.4 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.
PartnerStack is the better fit for companies running partner referral programs. Channeltivity is the better fit for teams managing channel partners and deal registration.
- PartnerStack fits best
Companies running partner referral programs
- Channeltivity fits best
Teams managing channel partners and deal registration
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Side by side
| Feature | PartnerStack 8.4/10 Visit ↗ | Channeltivity 8.3/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.4 | 8.3 |
| Ranking | #6 in Gtm Tools | #7 in Gtm Tools |
| Best for | Companies running partner referral programs | Teams managing channel partners and deal registration |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Free plan | — | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs | Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, GDPR, SSO/SAML | SOC 2, GDPR |
| Integrations | 5 integrations | 4 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features PartnerStack 0/4 · Channeltivity 0/4 | ||
| Campaign planning | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Launch management | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Pipeline management | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Revenue forecasting | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Integration count | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Deployment | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | PartnerStack is a cloud partner relationship management platform for companies operating referral, influencer, co-sell, and other performance-based programs. It provides onboarding and enablement journeys, partner-facing dashboards, link… Read the review → |
Channeltivity is partner relationship management software for companies running dealer, reseller, distributor, and broader channel programs. It suits teams that need a shared space to recruit, onboard, and support partners while… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
PartnerStack — where it wins
- Covers onboarding, enablement, registration, attribution, and partner reporting
- Automates commission payouts with fraud detection and transaction monitoring
- Offers CRM, business-system, vendor, and partner API integrations
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting sales rather than choosing a published rate
- Cloud deployment only, with no free plan
- Advanced workflows and segmentation are reserved for higher tiers
Channeltivity — where it wins
- Combines deal registration, lead distribution, and pipeline visibility.
- Includes a branded portal, content library, training, and certification.
- Integrates with Salesforce, HubSpot, Dynamics 365, and Zapier.
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting sales.
- Growth is oriented to single-region programs.
- Complex partner programs may need structured setup across types, tiers, or regions.
- PartnerStack8.4/10 · Pricing on request
A partner operations platform for onboarding, attribution, registration, payouts, and APIs.
Visit PartnerStackFull verdict → - Channeltivity8.3/10 · Pricing on request
A partner portal that brings deal registration, lead routing, content, training, and analytics together.
Visit ChanneltivityFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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