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Head-to-head · Customer Lifetime Value Software

RetentionX vs Reaktion

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score RetentionX #2 in Customer Lifetime Value Software 9.3/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit RetentionX
Reaktion #4 in Customer Lifetime Value Software 9.1/10 10-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Reaktion

RetentionX leads on 1 check, Reaktion on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreRetentionX · 9.3/10
  • Lowest starting priceRetentionX · $49/mo
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresReaktion · 3 of 4

RetentionX scores higher on our rubric for customer lifetime value software: 9.3 against 9.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.

RetentionX is cheaper to start at $49/mo against $169/mo. On data refresh, RetentionX gives you Daily where Reaktion offers Real-time.

RetentionX is the better fit for ecommerce analytics teams. Reaktion is the better fit for profit-focused ecommerce teams.

  • RetentionX fits best

    Ecommerce analytics teams

  • Reaktion fits best

    Profit-focused ecommerce teams

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Side by side

Feature RetentionX 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Reaktion 9.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 9.1
Ranking #2 in Customer Lifetime Value Software #4 in Customer Lifetime Value Software
Best for Ecommerce analytics teams Profit-focused ecommerce teams
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $49/mo (best) $169/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial 30 days 10 days
Free trial length 30 days 10 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Docs Email, Tickets, Phone
Integrations 50+ integrations 20 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features RetentionX 0/4 · Reaktion 3/4
Predictive CLV Not checked yet Not checked yet
Profitability metrics Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Cohort analysis Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Customer segmentation Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Forecast horizon Not checked yet Fixed
Data refresh Daily Real-time
Our review
Pros
  • Combines LTV, retention, segmentation, attribution, and profitability analysis
  • Integrates with Shopify, BigCommerce, ad, marketing, and support tools
  • Growth adds AI predictive modeling and dedicated Slack support
  • Cohort-level LTV, revenue, profit, returns, and acquisition-cost analysis
  • Server-side tracking with real-time or near-real-time dashboards
  • Broad ecommerce, advertising, analytics, and messaging integrations
Cons
  • No free plan; paid access starts at $49 per month
  • Data refresh is daily rather than continuous
  • Advanced capabilities require higher-priced Core or Growth plans
  • Starts at $169 per month on the Rise plan
  • No free plan; the free trial lasts 10 days
  • Monthly pricing varies with order volume and connected stores
Our verdict

RetentionX is a web-based ecommerce analytics and growth platform for ecommerce teams, marketers, founders, and consumer brands. Its scope extends from customer and product analytics to cohort analysis, lifetime-value measurement,…

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Reaktion is a cloud analytics platform for ecommerce brands and agencies that need to connect customer lifetime value with profitability. Its analysis compares LTV across cohorts, channels, campaigns, and time periods, while broader…

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  1. RetentionXCustomer Lifetime Value Software 9.330-day trial
  2. ReaktionCustomer Lifetime Value Software 9.110-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • RetentionX — where it wins

    • Combines LTV, retention, segmentation, attribution, and profitability analysis
    • Integrates with Shopify, BigCommerce, ad, marketing, and support tools
    • Growth adds AI predictive modeling and dedicated Slack support

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; paid access starts at $49 per month
    • Data refresh is daily rather than continuous
    • Advanced capabilities require higher-priced Core or Growth plans
  • Reaktion — where it wins

    • Cohort-level LTV, revenue, profit, returns, and acquisition-cost analysis
    • Server-side tracking with real-time or near-real-time dashboards
    • Broad ecommerce, advertising, analytics, and messaging integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Starts at $169 per month on the Rise plan
    • No free plan; the free trial lasts 10 days
    • Monthly pricing varies with order volume and connected stores

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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