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Head-to-head · Sales Compensation Software

Xactly Incent vs QCommission

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Xactly Incent #5 in Sales Compensation Software 9.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 6 features Visit Xactly
QCommission #7 in Sales Compensation Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 6 features Visit QCommission

Xactly Incent leads on 0 checks, QCommission on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreXactly Incent · 9.0/10
  • Most featuresQCommission · 2 of 6

Xactly Incent scores higher on our rubric for sales compensation software: 9.0 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.

Xactly Incent is the better fit for mobile-enabled enterprise compensation teams. QCommission is the better fit for teams with highly varied commission structures.

  • Xactly Incent fits best

    Mobile-enabled enterprise compensation teams

  • QCommission fits best

    Teams with highly varied commission structures

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Side by side

Feature Xactly Incent 9.0/10 Visit ↗ QCommission 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.8
Ranking #5 in Sales Compensation Software #7 in Sales Compensation Software
Best for Mobile-enabled enterprise compensation teams Teams with highly varied commission structures
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — —
Free plan — Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs Email, Phone, Tickets
Compliance SOC 2, GDPR, 2FA GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001, 2FA
Integrations 11 integrations 14 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Xactly Incent 1/6 · QCommission 2/6
Quota management ✓ ✓
Clawback rules Not checked yet Not checked yet
Approval workflows Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Audit trail Not checked yet Not checked yet
Payout statements Not checked yet Not checked yet
CRM synchronization Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Calculation frequency Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Automates complex commission calculations and plan rules
  • Supports quotas, scenarios, payouts, disputes, and dashboards
  • Web, iOS, Android, CRM, ERP, HCM, and payroll connectivity
  • Supports residual, draw, split, accelerator, bonus, and multilevel plans
  • Integrates with CRM, ERP, accounting, spreadsheet, and file systems
  • Adds approvals, statements, modeling, dashboards, and reporting across editions
Cons
  • Pricing requires contact with sales
  • No self-service trial is offered
  • Advanced capabilities are reserved for higher tiers
  • Subscription pricing requires contacting CellarStone
  • Modeling and business intelligence are limited to Enterprise
  • The listed platform is web-based, with hosting options varying by edition
Our verdict

Xactly Incent is incentive compensation management software for sales compensation, finance, revenue operations, human resources, and sales leaders. It is designed for organizations managing complex or global compensation programs,…

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QCommission is commission management software from CellarStone for calculating and administering sales compensation. It suits teams whose plans extend beyond straightforward percentage commissions, including organizations using…

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  1. Xactly IncentSales Compensation Software 9.0Pricing on request
  2. QCommissionSales Compensation Software 8.8Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Xactly Incent — where it wins

    • Automates complex commission calculations and plan rules
    • Supports quotas, scenarios, payouts, disputes, and dashboards
    • Web, iOS, Android, CRM, ERP, HCM, and payroll connectivity

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contact with sales
    • No self-service trial is offered
    • Advanced capabilities are reserved for higher tiers

  • QCommission — where it wins

    • Supports residual, draw, split, accelerator, bonus, and multilevel plans
    • Integrates with CRM, ERP, accounting, spreadsheet, and file systems
    • Adds approvals, statements, modeling, dashboards, and reporting across editions

    Where it doesn't

    • Subscription pricing requires contacting CellarStone
    • Modeling and business intelligence are limited to Enterprise
    • The listed platform is web-based, with hosting options varying by edition
  • Xactly Incent9.0/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad compensation platform for complex plans, mobile access, and enterprise integrations.

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  • QCommission8.8/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad commission platform for organizations managing varied compensation rules and workflows.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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