How to Use LinkedIn to Build Trust With 13-Person Buying Committees

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December 21, 2025
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B2B buying committees have undergone a generational reset. Who influences decisions, how they research, and what they expect from vendors has shifted, and marketing strategies need to catch up.

According to Forrester's State of Business Buying 2024 Report, the typical B2B buying committee for enterprise deals now involves 13 stakeholders, and that number is growing. While size matters, the transformation is more than just a numbers game. The generational makeup of these committees changes entirely how purchasing decisions are made, what criteria matter most, and where trust is established.

Millennials and Gen Z now account for 64-71% of B2B buyers, according to Forrester. In deals worth more than $1 million, 67% of buyers come from these two cohorts. This demographic transition matters because these generations have very different expectations of vendors and conduct research in ways no previous generation has.

So how do you build authentic trust with a committee of 13 stakeholders spanning multiple generations, each with distinct values, research behaviors, and decision criteria? The answer is LinkedIn.

Gen Z and Millennials want the real deal

Trust has always mattered in B2B relationships, but for Millennials and Gen Z, it's become the defining, decisive factor. These generations don't just evaluate vendors on product features and pricing; they also assess alignment with their personal and professional values.

The data reveals a striking pattern: 86% of Gen Z are more likely to buy from a company that supports social causes. A national survey by BBMG and GlobeScan found that Gen Z does not trust businesses to act in the best interests of society

This skepticism extends directly into B2B purchasing. Research shows that 63% of Gen Z consumers would abandon a brand they felt was not authentic or trustworthy, compared to 53-59% of older age groups. The message is clear: authenticity and trustworthiness drive loyalty for younger buyers.

For Millennials, the emphasis shifts slightly but remains values-driven. Research comparing shopping preferences shows that Millennials prioritize brand reputation more strongly than Gen Z, and they place significantly higher importance on sustainability considerations. As one study notes, Millennials approach shopping, valuing transparency, sustainability, and reliability.

These aren't superficial preferences. They change everything about how purchasing decisions are made. Corporate platitudes? Hard pass. Millennials and Gen Z have grown up in an apocalyptic, burning world, and want the world to be better. 

How modern buyers form preferences

Understanding when and how buying committees form their vendor preferences is vital in order to build real, genuine trust. The data reveals an uncomfortable reality for traditional B2B marketing, though: by the time vendors enter formal consideration, the decision is already made. If you’re not the chosen one (before you even know they were looking), you’re cooked.

According to Forrester's 2024 Buyers' Journey Survey, 92% of B2B buyers start their journey with at least one vendor in mind. Even more striking: 81% already have a preferred vendor when they first make contact, and 85% have defined their requirements before raising their hand. And scarier still, according to Hubspot’s 2025 State of Sales Report, 71% of buyers prefer independent research over talking to sales.

This means the critical trust-building phase happens during the dark funnel. This is not when Darth Vader does the research, rather it’s independent research, consulting peers, and forming opinions without consulting the actual vendor. 

Those kids out there on their newfangled LLMs, ‘doing their own research’, and making decisions based entirely on information accessible online and vibes.

The research phase has also evolved beyond what you want potential clients to see on your website. 67.4% of Gen Z rely on online reviews when researching a product, and 66% will avoid a product if reviews are outdated or insufficient. 80% of Gen Z trust online reviews as much as personal recommendations, making those case studies ineffective if your online reviews are less than glowing.

For B2B marketers, this creates a quandary. You have to get your peeps to trust you before they signal buying intent. Luckily, there's a platform where professional buyers conduct research, evaluate vendors, and form preferences. That platform is LinkedIn.

Why LinkedIn solves the multi-stakeholder issue

LinkedIn's evolution from professional-networking-and-Bitcoin-bro to the place where all professionals hang out makes it the ideal platform for building trust with today's complex buying committees.

  1. It hooks you up with real, actual, people

LinkedIn provides access to actual decision-makers by role, function, and seniority. Unlike account-based marketing that targets companies broadly, LinkedIn enables precise engagement with the CFO concerned about ROI, the VP of IT evaluating integration complexity, and the Director of Marketing assessing user adoption. And, it does this all at the same time, with messaging tailored to everyone’s specific concerns.

According to our analysis of over 100 B2B companies, 71.9% of marketers agree that leads from LinkedIn ads align more closely with their ideal customer profile and are more likely to be senior-level decision-makers compared to other channels. When you're trying to influence a 13-person buying committee, this precision becomes essential.

  1. Building trust from and to every level

Younger buyers trust authentic voices over corporate messaging. Research shows that Gen Z and Millennials trust influencers and peers more than traditional advertisements. They seek unfiltered experiences and genuine expertise. In B2B contexts, this translates to executive thought leadership (but you can’t call it that, because that’s corporate-speak).

Data from our benchmark analysis shows that 53% of B2B marketers now amplify organic posts with Thought Leader Ads, recognizing that perspectives from real people like founders, executives, and subject matter experts build credibility that branded content cannot.

These ads showcase posts from individuals rather than companies, creating the authentic, human connection that younger buyers demand. And this can happen across the entire workforce; while the CEO connects with other CEOs, all staff can be ambassadors for their employer. Everyone from the receptionist through to the CFO is important to create genuine, positive, and authentic connections.

  1. The multiplicative effect: LinkedIn makes everything better

LinkedIn's power extends beyond direct engagement on the platform itself. Our analysis of cross-channel attribution reveals that accounts exposed to LinkedIn ads demonstrate remarkably higher conversion rates across all marketing channels:

  • 46% higher paid search conversion rates (up to 69% in top-performing campaigns)
  • 43% improvement in meeting-to-deal conversion for SDR outbound when accounts saw LinkedIn ads first
  • 112% lift in conversion rates from website content pages for accounts exposed to LinkedIn ads

This multiplicative effect is because brand recognition and trust built on LinkedIn make every subsequent touchpoint more effective. When a Gen Z procurement manager sees your paid search ad after engaging with your executive's thought leadership on LinkedIn, they're not encountering a stranger. They already feel like they know you, and more importantly, they trust you. 

  1. The 95-5 rule: You don’t know most of your future customers exist

The LinkedIn B2B Institute's research established a critical insight: only 5% of your target market is actively in-market at any given time. The other 95% are out-of-market but will eventually (hopefully) buy. For complex enterprise deals with 13-person committees, the buying window might be 12-18 months away.

But we know that for many buyers, the first you’ll know about their interest in your product is when they request a demo. If you’re waiting for a bat signal sent to your desk, you’ve already missed out. Instead, you must build what behavioral scientists call "mental availability": you’ve already got to be in their minds when they enter the market.

LinkedIn enables you to do these two important things:

  1. Broad-reach content that builds mental availability with the 95% through brand awareness campaigns, executive thought leadership, and educational content. Basically, putting you on their radar
  2. Precision targeting to capture the 5% showing intent through retargeting, account-based campaigns, and lead generation

This Swiss-army-knife platform solves all the issues that CMOs lose sleep over: building long-term brand equity while hitting short-term pipeline targets (no more crying over pipeline targets).

How to make LinkedIn work for you

For B2B organizations navigating the complexity of modern buying committees, several principles should guide your LinkedIn strategy.

  • Invest in authentic voices. Corporate content alone isn’t going to build the trust that buyers want. Empower executives and subject matter experts to share genuine perspectives. It’s also OK if the perspectives acknowledge industry challenges or go against a more traditional narrative. Be authentic. Be brave. 
  • With 13 stakeholders involved in average enterprise deals, your LinkedIn strategy must reach and influence multiple people. 
  • Prioritize brand building over lead capture. When 81% of buyers have a preferred vendor before formal evaluation, the leverage point is mental availability. The data shows top performers are allocating 31.3% of LinkedIn spend to brand awareness and engagement.
  • Embrace format diversity. Single image ads declined from 61.2% to 53.3% of spend while video ads (+4.7pp), Document Ads (+4.3pp), and Connected TV (12.6X growth) captured budget. Millennials and Gen Z acknowledge we all learn in different ways; not everyone likes long-form blogs, or TikTok videos, so there has to be a mix.
  • Measure trust indicators, not just conversion metrics. Cost-per-lead optimization misses the strategic value of trust-building. Track metrics like cost per ICP account engaged, cross-channel lift effects, and customer lifetime value to understand the full impact of trust-first marketing.

Trust and authenticity hit different

The expansion of buying committees to 13 stakeholders, combined with the generational shift toward values-driven decision-making, has changed the B2B landscape. Trust and authenticity are vital if you want to build trust.

LinkedIn is the platform where professional buyers research, evaluate, and form preferences. This makes it indispensable for trust-building at scale. As one marketing leader observed, B2B marketers surveyed indicate that 56.4% will increase their LinkedIn budgets by more than 10% in 2026. Whatever is going on, it’s working for them.

Have you got rizz? Is your business keeping it real? Or are you letting your competitors take your customers while you are still stuck on AdWords?

If you love stats and information that’ll bring you revenue, you should download the Benchmark Report, now.

B2B Marketers Are Moving Budgets to LinkedIn (and You Should Too)

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December 21, 2025
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There's a mass exodus happening in B2B marketing, and it's not just people fleeing yet another meeting that could have been an email.

Between Q3 2024 and Q3 2025, B2B companies increased their LinkedIn ad budgets by 31.7% while Google ad spending limped along with a measly 6% growth. That's five times the difference in growth rates. This isn't a test. This isn't a trend. This is a serious pivot at the executive level. 

If you're still allocating your marketing budget like it's 2024, it’s time to have a serious chat. It’s not me, it’s you. Something needs to change.

The traditional channels are crashing out

What worked ten years ago doesn’t work today. What worked five years ago doesn’t work today. Increasingly, what worked one year ago doesn’t work today. The world is changing, and you’re sitting there, watching it spin on by, sipping your matcha latte and falling further behind.

We surveyed 125+ US-focused marketing leaders, and analysed data from 100+ B2B companies. Our LinkedIn Benchmarks Report gives intriguing insights into modern marketing, what works, and what is swiftly failing.

Organic traffic is tanking

While the aggregate numbers show a modest 1.7% growth in organic traffic, dig deeper, and you'll find the median organization actually experienced a -1.25% decline. Companies with 50K+ monthly traffic saw 67% of them losing ground.

Google's 2024-2025 algorithm updates basically carpet-bombed enterprise sites relying on historical domain authority. If you'd been coasting along as an established website, you're probably feeling the pain right now.

Paid search is having a full-blown meltdown

The paid search numbers are rough:

  • Median paid search traffic change: -39%
  • Aggregate conversion rate change: -8%
  • Median CPC increase: 24%
  • Companies with declining conversion rates: 65%

You're paying more, for less traffic, that converts at lower rates. That's a channel in crisis. According to our analysis of over 100 B2B companies, paid search is suffering on all fronts. Higher competition and more automated bidding and LLM’s impact on buyer behaviour are eating away at effectiveness and increasing costs.

Gated content is closing its gates (on you)

Gated content was the best strategy for the longest time; high-quality leads liked the valuable resources and the ROI was outstanding. But like newspapers in the time of social media, the relevance and impact is waning.

  • Webinar registrations are down 12.7%
  • eBook downloads among established programs have dropped by 5%
  • Report downloads have fallen 26.3%

Now that B2B buyers can just ask ChatGPT for cliffnotes, your long and detailed gated whitepaper suddenly looks a lot less appealing. It sucks, we know.

The only demand gen action showing resilience? Demo requests, up 9.5%. But according to Forrester, 81% of buyers have a preferred vendor at first contact, and 85% have already established purchase requirements before reaching out. That demo request is a tick-boxing exercise because all the research is already done.

The great budget migration: Where the budget's actually going

LinkedIn's share of the digital marketing budget jumped from 31.3% to 37.6% in just one year. Google's share? Dropped from 68.7% to 62.4%. That's a 6.3 percentage point swing. In marketing budget terms, that's a massive shift.

68.3% of companies increased their overall digital marketing budgets, but they're specifically pouring that new money into LinkedIn at a rate 5X higher than Google. This isn't incremental optimization. This is systematic reallocation based on proven ROI. 

But wait, there's more: The brand awareness revolution

Here's where things get really interesting. CMOs aren't just shifting budgets to LinkedIn. They're fundamentally changing how they advertise on the platform.

Campaign objectives focused on brand awareness or engagement jumped from 17.5% to 31.3% of LinkedIn spend. Meanwhile, lead generation objectives plummeted from 53.9% to 39.4%.

But wait, aren't we all supposed to be focused on leads and pipeline?

Here's why this change makes perfect sense: when 92% of buyers start their journey with a vendor already in mind, the battle is won or lost during the brand awareness phase. HubSpot's 2025 State of Marketing Report found that 92% of all marketers plan to maintain or increase their investments in brand awareness in 2025. The smart money knows that direct response lead gen on LinkedIn increasingly captures only in-market buyers who've already formed their preferences.

The real strategic leverage? Top-of-funnel brand investment. Because if you aren’t on that preferred vendor list, your goose is cooked, and you’ve missed out. 

The ROI case that makes CFOs actually happy

Traditional channels are failing and everyone's moving to LinkedIn (like rats deserting a sinking ship). But does LinkedIn actually work?

Here are some numbers that’ll make your CFO's eyes light up.

LinkedIn vs. Google: The head-to-head showdown

Based on analysis of our Factors.ai customer data:

  • Median ROAS: LinkedIn 1.8x vs. Google 1.25x (44% advantage for LinkedIn)
  • Cost per ICP account engaged: LinkedIn $257 vs. Google $560 (LinkedIn wins at half the cost)
  • Cost per qualified meeting: LinkedIn has a 23% cost advantage
  • Average Contract Value: LinkedIn-sourced deals close at 28.6% higher ACV

Read that last one again. Not only are you paying less to acquire customers on LinkedIn, but those customers are worth 28.6% more. It’s like ordering a single-scoop ice cream and getting a double-scoop for free, because you know the guy behind the counter. 

The multiplicative effect: LinkedIn makes everything else better

Every cook knows how to make meals taste better. The multiplicative effect in the kitchen is butter. The addition of butter makes everything better. Burnt? Scrape it off and add butter. Flavourless? Stir through some butter. Tastes too healthy? Butter.

LinkedIn is like butter. It takes everything to the next level.

  • ICP accounts that saw LinkedIn ads convert from paid search at 46% higher rates (up to 69% higher in top-performing campaigns)
  • 43% improvement in meeting-to-deal conversion for SDR outbound when accounts saw LinkedIn ads first
  • 112% lift in conversion rates from website content pages for accounts exposed to LinkedIn ads

Think about what this means: LinkedIn isn't just driving direct conversions. It's making your entire marketing stack more effective. Your paid search? Better. Your content marketing? Better. Your SDR team's cold outreach? Suddenly, not so cold anymore. Toasty warm, really.

LinkedIn is not just a brand awareness platform. It’s your full-stack marketing butter. 

The quality advantage: Not all leads are created equal

Let's talk about something that traditional metrics miss: lead quality.

71.9% of B2B marketers agree that leads from LinkedIn ads align more closely with their ICP and are more likely to be senior-level decision-makers compared to other channels. When you can target the actual CFO, VP of IT, and Director of Marketing (not just cross your fingers and hope that your ad reaches them) you fundamentally change the game.

LinkedIn's professional graph gives you access to real buying committees. And with 13 stakeholders involved in the average B2B deal, you need to influence the entire committee, not just your champion. LinkedIn makes that possible at scale.

How to make the shift (without screwing it up)

If you’re ready to take the plunge on LinkedIn, how do you do it? Here's how you can actually execute this budget reallocation without looking like you're panic-pivoting:

1. Start with the brand, not the leads

I know this feels counterintuitive, but trust the data. The top performers are allocating 31.3% of their LinkedIn spend to brand awareness and engagement. This is because 81% of buyers have a preferred vendor before formal evaluation even begins. 

You can't capture demand you didn't create awareness for. Build mental availability with the 95% of your market that's out of market right now, and you'll be on the shortlist when they're ready to buy.

2. Diversify your creative formats

Here's what the smart marketers are doing:

  • Video ads: Up from 11.9% to 16.6% of spend (+4.7pp). LinkedIn's platform data shows video gets five times the engagement compared to static posts.
  • Document ads: Up from 6.4% to 10.7% of spend (+4.3pp). These enable native content consumption without requiring landing page visits.
  • Connected TV: Exploded from 0.5% to 6.3% of spend, a massive 12.6X increase.

Stop putting all your eggs in the single-image ad basket. Diversification is the key.

3. Embrace automated bidding (yes, really)

Automated bidding adoption jumped from 27.6% to 37.5% among bottom-of-funnel campaigns. This signals something important: LinkedIn's algorithms have gotten smart enough that you can trust them.

But here's the critical part: automated bidding only works if you're feeding it quality conversion signals. LinkedIn's Conversions API (CAPI) customers see a 20% reduction in cost per acquisition and a 31% increase in attributed conversions. Set this up before you scale your spend.

4. Think beyond the LinkedIn feed

The best marketers are expanding their LinkedIn presence across multiple touchpoints:

  • Offsite delivery: Up from 12.9% to 16.7% of spend
  • Connected TV partnerships with Paramount, Roku, and NBCUniversal
  • Thought Leader Ads to amplify executive content.

Your buyers aren't just on LinkedIn during work hours. They're at home streaming TV, reading articles, and consuming content across the web. Meet them there with consistent messaging.

5. Measure what actually matters

Stop obsessing over click-through rates and start tracking:

  • Cost per ICP account engaged
  • Multi-touch attribution across your entire funnel
  • Pipeline contribution by channel
  • Revenue attribution (not just lead attribution)

In-platform metrics like CTR and CPC don't tell the full story. Funnel benchmarks provide a clearer picture of how LinkedIn ads drive pipeline creation and revenue generation.

The bottom line: Adapt or get left behind

Here's what it comes down to: 56.4% of B2B marketers plan to increase their LinkedIn budgets by more than 10% in 2026. It’s the great migration.

The buyers have changed how they research and purchase. Traditional channels are under pressure. And LinkedIn has evolved from "that place where recruiters and Bitcoin bros spam you" to a sophisticated B2B marketing machine that delivers measurable ROI.

The companies winning in B2B today aren't the ones with the best funnel optimization or the trickiest growth hacks. They're the ones who recognized that the buyer's journey is no longer linear, that brand awareness drives vendor shortlisting, and that being present where decision-makers actually spend their time is worth more than clever conversion rate optimization.

So the question isn't whether you should shift your budget to LinkedIn. The question is: are you going to lead this shift, or are you going to lag while your competitors capture the market?

If you're still allocating less than 30% of your digital budget to LinkedIn while your competitors are at 40%+, you've got work to do. Factors.ai can help. 

Factors.ai vs Instantly.ai: Choosing the Right GTM Platform for Your Team

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December 18, 2025
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Cold outreach is back… like Mario Kart back.

Teams are firing off emails like they just unlocked Rainbow Road, switching domains, dodging spam filters, and hoping their open rates don’t banana-peel themselves into oblivion.

But… here’s what everyone’s thinking (and no one is saying):
Hitting ‘send’ is all about speed… even my 2-year-old nephew can do it. But building revenue is ✨strategy ✨ 

Which is why GTM usually gets narrowed down to two very different players:

Factors.ai… the strategic driver who actually looks at the map, reads the signals, and doesn’t fall off the track every 30 seconds.

Instantly.ai… the turbo-boost kart spamming mushrooms to hit as many inboxes as possible.

This blog breaks down what each platform really does, so you don’t choose a speed boost when what you needed was… well, steering.

PS: By the end, you’ll know which one fits your needs, not just your budget (ok, maybe a little bit of that, too).

TL;DR 

  • Instantly.ai is built for cold email scale, enabling quick outreach with automated sequences, warm-up tools, and lead enrichment.
  • Factors.ai connects your full GTM motion, offering real-time account insights, ad activation, funnel tracking, and multi-touch attribution.
  • Instantly focuses on activity metrics like opens and replies, while Factors.ai maps buying signals across the funnel to improve conversion.
  • Choose Instantly.ai for speed and simplicity, or Factors.ai for strategy, automation, and scalable revenue operations.

Factors.ai vs Instantly: Functionality & Core Features

When comparing Instantly.ai and Factors.ai, it’s easy to assume they solve the same problem: helping you find and convert leads. But what each platform means by “lead generation” is very different.

Factors.ai acts as a full GTM control center. Instead of focusing only on outreach, it helps you understand which accounts are showing intent, how they move through your funnel, and when to reach out. Its AI Agents map buying groups, send alerts when activity spikes, and even connect ad and CRM data for a more cohesive view.

Instantly.ai, in contrast, works as a sales engagement engine. It’s built to send, warm, and manage outreach campaigns at scale. Teams use it to automate email sequences, maintain deliverability, and pull data from a large lead database. It even lets you install a pixel to identify companies visiting your website, a feature that adds a hint of intelligence to traditional cold emailing.

Here’s a closer look at how their core functions differ:

Feature Factors.ai Instantly.ai
Core Purpose Orchestrates the full GTM process, from identifying intent signals to activating campaigns and measuring outcomes. Automates cold email outreach, manages deliverability, and identifies website visitors for targeted follow-ups.
Primary Focus Tracking, analyzing, and engaging high-intent accounts across multiple channels. Sending and scaling personalized cold emails.
Lead Identification Uses multi-source enrichment and Account360 to reveal account-level and contact-level insights. Uses a website pixel to identify anonymous company visits (and enriches US-based data for job titles and emails).
Automation Scope Automates GTM workflows like alerts, buying-group mapping, ad activation, and funnel tracking. Automates outreach workflows (sending, follow-ups, inbox warm-up).
Scalability Designed for GTM teams managing multi-channel, full-funnel engagement. Designed for teams running high-volume outbound.
Goal Help GTM teams convert signals into revenue. Help sales teams reach more inboxes.

Factors.ai Functionality & Core Features

Factors.ai is one platform to unify marketing and sales motion.

Every signal, from ads and website visits to CRM data, feeds into a single Account360 view. This means you can see who’s engaging, where they’re coming from, and how their behavior changes as they move through your funnel.

Its AI Agents handle the heavy lifting:

  • Sending alerts when high-intent actions happen.
  • Mapping buying groups so reps know who’s involved in the deal.
  • Connecting ads, CRM, and analytics data to show which campaigns actually move accounts.
  • Keeping every part of your GTM system synced, so nothing gets lost between marketing and sales.

It’s designed to help teams not only find leads but build repeatable GTM motion that grows with time.

Instantly.ai Functionality & Core Features

Factors.ai vs Instantly.ai: Choosing the Right GTM Platform for Your Team

Instantly.ai is all about outreach speed. 

It’s built for teams that rely on cold email as their main channel by giving them tools to manage multiple inboxes, schedule campaigns, and track open and reply rates without the setup complexity of enterprise GTM systems.

Teams can:

  • Send campaigns at scale across multiple email accounts.
  • Warm inboxes automatically to protect deliverability.
  • Pull leads from its internal database or upload their own.
  • Identify companies visiting their website and feed them into new campaigns.

It’s a smart, lightweight platform that helps outbound teams keep their pipelines full through consistent outreach.

Factors.ai vs Instantly.ai: Core functionality in a snapshot 

Both tools improve how teams find and connect with prospects, but they’re built for different motions.

Factors.ai helps you understand more and convert smarter.

Instantly.ai helps you send more and reach faster.

If your team is all about outreach, Instantly.ai gives you a quick, scalable setup.
If you want to connect your entire GTM journey, from signals to sales, Factors.ai brings it all under one roof.

If you liked the Account360 idea, check out our page on Account360/account intelligence to see how unified account views actually work.

Factors.ai vs Instantly.ai: Pricing Plans

When it comes to choosing a GTM or outreach tool, pricing often decides how quickly teams can start and how far they can scale.

Both Factors.ai and Instantly.ai offer flexible pricing, but very different goals shape their models.

Factors.ai scales around data depth, automation, and team seats, which is a great fit for GTM teams that want to grow smarter as their funnel matures.

Instantly.ai prices around email volume and contact uploads, which is great for teams who live in their inbox and want to send more, faster.

Here’s how both compare:

Feature Factors.ai Instantly.ai
Model Annual plans with usage- and seat-based tiers. Monthly subscription based on contact uploads and emails sent.
Starting Price Free plan available; you need to contact support team for pricing Growth plan starts at $37/month.
Free Plan / Trial Free tier for small teams (200 companies/month). No permanent free plan; offers paid tiers only.
Focus Full-funnel GTM automation, analytics, and account orchestration. Email deliverability, inbox warm-up, and outreach automation.
Support Optional GTM Engineering Services for teams that need extra implementation help. Premium support available in higher plans; standard email support otherwise.

Factors.ai Pricing

Factors.ai vs Instantly.ai: Choosing the Right GTM Platform for Your Team

Factors.ai is built to grow with you.

Each plan adds more automation, analytics, and orchestration, helping teams start small and build up to advanced GTM systems.

Plans include:

  • Free Plan: Identify up to 200 companies per month with 3 seats, basic dashboards, and Slack integration.
  • Basic Plan: 3,000 companies per month, 5 seats, LinkedIn intent signals, GTM dashboards, and CRM integrations.
  • Growth Plan (most popular): 8,000 companies per month, 10 seats, ABM analytics, account scoring, workflow automation, and a dedicated CSM.
  • Enterprise Plan: Unlimited identification, up to 25 seats, predictive scoring, AdPilot for Google and LinkedIn, and advanced analytics.

Optional GTM Engineering Services
For teams without in-house RevOps, Factors.ai provides setup and GTM optimization at an additional cost.

It covers:

  • ICP modeling and GTM playbook design.
  • Enrichment, alert, and ad activation workflows.
  • SDR enablement and closed-lost reactivation.
  • Ongoing GTM review and documentation.

This service helps teams operationalize Factors.ai quickly without adding extra internal work.

Instantly.ai Pricing

Factors.ai vs Instantly.ai: Choosing the Right GTM Platform for Your Team

Instantly.ai has moved to a credit-based pricing model that combines outreach, lead enrichment, and AI automation, making it more flexible for teams of all sizes.

Plans include:

  • Growth - $42.3/month: 1,500–2,000 credits, access to 450M+ B2B leads, AI email writer, enrichment tools, and CRM export.
  • Supersonic - $87.3/month: 5,000–7,500 credits with everything in Growth plus higher limits.
  • Hyper Credits - $177.3/month: 10K–200K credits with advanced capacity and scalability.
  • Enterprise - Custom plan: 200K+ credits, dedicated manager, and private Slack support.

All plans include unlimited inboxes, warm-up, advanced scheduling, analytics, and API/webhook integrations.

This model focuses on flexibility and automation, making it ideal for teams looking to scale outreach while leveraging AI for better prospecting and personalization.

Factors.ai vs Instantly.ai: Pricing in a snapshot

Both platforms are affordable in their own way, but they serve very different goals.

Factors.ai fits better for teams that plan to scale their GTM motion by connecting data, automating signals, and running campaigns across channels.

Instantly.ai is built for small to mid-sized teams that care about high-volume outreach and want fast results without complex onboarding.

If your success depends on sending more, Instantly.ai is a fast start, but if it depends on connecting more, Factors.ai grows with you.

Factors.ai vs Instantly.ai: Lead Identification & Outreach Automation

Feature Factors.ai Instantly.ai
Lead Identification Uses data from multiple sources like website, ads, CRM, and product to identify high-intent accounts. Builds Account360 profiles with contact insights. Uses a tracking pixel to detect company visits and enriches details like job titles and business emails for US-based traffic.
Outreach Automation Runs automated GTM workflows with AI Agents for alerts, buying-group mapping, and post-meeting tracking. Offers a campaign builder for cold emails, multiple inbox management, and automated follow-ups.
Engagement Channels Covers multiple channels including LinkedIn, Google Ads, CRM, and product touchpoints. Focused mainly on email outreach with deliverability and inbox tools.
Sales Enablement Alerts reps in real time when target accounts take action. Surfaces decision-makers automatically. Combines outreach replies into a single inbox called “Unibox” for easier follow-up.
Ideal Team Marketing and sales teams looking for coordinated GTM execution. Outbound teams focused on volume-based prospecting.

How Factors.ai Handles Lead Identification and Outreach

Factors.ai brings everything together for teams that want more than just outreach.
It connects signals from your website, ads, and CRM to show which accounts are active and how close they are to buying.

Here’s what it helps you do:

  • Identify high-intent accounts across all channels.
  • Build complete profiles using Account360.
  • Get real-time alerts when target accounts revisit key pages or show renewed interest.
  • Enable your reps to act immediately with context and data.
  • Keep campaigns aligned with your funnel stages, not just inbox activity.

Every action your buyer takes gets connected, helping your team move from awareness to engagement without missing a beat.

How Instantly.ai Handles Lead Identification and Outreach

Instantly.ai is built for teams that live in their inboxes.
Its tools help find leads, send campaigns, and manage email engagement from one place.

Here’s what it offers:

  • Detects visitors on your website using a tracking pixel.
  • Enriches visitors with company and job details.
  • Lets you upload leads and build lists from its database.
  • Sends personalized cold email sequences automatically.
  • Keeps inboxes healthy through email warm-up and reputation management.

It’s straightforward and quick to set up, making it ideal for teams who want to scale outreach fast.

Factors.ai vs Instantly.ai: Lead Identification and Outreach in a snapshot

Both tools make it easier to find and engage leads, but their strengths lie in different areas.

Factors.ai is a better fit for GTM teams that want full visibility into who’s engaging, why they’re active, and what to do next.

Instantly.ai works well for teams focused on high-volume email campaigns.

If your team measures success by the number of emails sent, Instantly.ai fits the bill.
If success for you means turning intent into qualified opportunities, Factors.ai brings everything together.

If you’re using outreach heavily, this post on CRM workflow automation shows how to turn replies and alerts into reliable pipeline motion.

Factors.ai vs Instantly.ai: Intent, Funnel, and Account Scoring

Feature Factors.ai Instantly.ai
Intent Detection Tracks first-, second-, and third-party intent signals like website visits, CRM data, ad activity, and product usage, all tied together in Account360. Focuses more on email activity and website visitor detection. Tracks visits, engagement, and responses, but without broader funnel context.
Funnel Analytics Uses Milestones to show movement across stages (MQL → SQL → Opportunity → Closed Won). Highlights what actions or content drive progression. Tracks basic campaign metrics like opens, clicks, and replies. No clear funnel analytics or conversion mapping.
Account Scoring AI-based scoring that combines ICP fit, engagement intensity, and intent signals. Prioritizes outreach for sales and marketing alignment. Offers filtering tools for contact and lead qualification but doesn’t feature advanced scoring or AI ranking.
Buying-Group Mapping Identifies multiple stakeholders involved in a deal and links their activity within an account. Focused on individual contacts rather than full buying groups.
GTM Insights Uses funnel data to help teams focus on revenue-driving actions, not just engagement. Designed for activity tracking, mainly at the outreach level.

How Factors.ai Handles Intent and Funnel Scoring

Factors.ai vs Instantly.ai: Choosing the Right GTM Platform for Your Team

Factors.ai turns data into direction.
It doesn’t stop at knowing who visited and helps you understand why they’re engaging and how close they are to buying.

Here’s how it supports the process:

  • Tracks multi-source intent, from ads, product, CRM, and website actions.
  • Scores accounts dynamically based on ICP fit and engagement strength.
  • Maps buying groups to identify decision-makers and influencers.
  • Visualizes funnel movement using Milestones to show where leads progress or drop off.
  • Surfaces next-best actions so sales and marketing teams stay focused on what converts.

Every step of the buyer journey is traceable, giving teams confidence in their outreach timing and strategy.

How Instantly.ai Handles Intent and Funnel Scoring

Factors.ai vs Instantly.ai: Choosing the Right GTM Platform for Your Team

Instantly.ai stays centered around outbound email campaigns.
Its intent data comes mainly from:

  • Email activity (opens, clicks, and replies).
  • Website visitor tracking through its pixel.
  • Basic engagement stats for uploaded contact lists.

It’s strong for teams who care about outreach performance metrics and not deep funnel progression. However, it doesn’t offer funnel analytics or multi-signal scoring. That means teams must rely on external tools or manual tracking to see which prospects are closer to converting.

Factors.ai vs Instantly.ai: Intent and Funnel Scoring in a snapshot

Both platforms surface intent, but the depth is very different.

Factors.ai helps teams understand why they’re active and where they are in the funnel.

Instantly.ai helps teams understand who’s active now and how outreach is performing.

If your focus is volume and visibility, Instantly.ai gives you what you need.
If your focus is strategy and precision, Factors.ai gives you everything you need to act at the right moment.

📚 Also read: Top Intent Data Platforms

Factors.ai vs Instantly.ai: Ad Activation and Multi-Channel Engagement

Feature Factors.ai Instantly.ai
Ad Platform Integrations Integrates natively with LinkedIn Ads and Google Ads through AdPilot. Offers audience sync, conversion feedback, and buyer-stage targeting. Focused mainly on email outreach. Can connect to LinkedIn Ads via Zapier, but no native ad platform integration.
LinkedIn AdPilot Helps teams build and auto-sync intent-based audience lists, balance ad impressions, and track how LinkedIn Ads contribute to revenue. Not available.
Google AdPilot Uses conversion feedback loops and audience sync to help Google optimize for high-value accounts and reduce wasted spend. Not available.
Audience Control Automatically updates audiences to include new active accounts and control impression frequency to avoid overexposure. Focused only on email list uploads.
Attribution Visibility Tracks how LinkedIn and Google campaigns influence the pipeline using view-through and conversion data. Limited to email engagement metrics like opens, clicks, and replies.
Goal Drive revenue through multi-channel engagement like ads, CRM, and website data unified. Drive volume through direct email outreach.

How Factors.ai Handles Ad Activation and Engagement

Factors.ai vs Instantly.ai: Choosing the Right GTM Platform for Your Team

Factors.ai treats advertising as a growth system, not just a spend channel.
Its AdPilot suite, for both LinkedIn Ads and Google Ads, helps teams get the most out of every campaign by combining precision, automation, and analytics.

With LinkedIn AdPilot, you can:

  • Build audience lists based on real buying intent instead of static targeting.
  • Keep audiences auto-updated so ads reach active and in-market accounts.
  • Maintain account-level impression control, ensuring the same few accounts don’t absorb your entire budget.
  • Show more ads to sales-ready accounts, staying visible while they evaluate options.
  • Understand what’s working with view-through attribution, showing how LinkedIn Ads contribute to website visits, demo bookings, and closed deals.
  • Compare LinkedIn’s performance with other ad platforms to see true ROI.
  • Sync conversions back into LinkedIn through CAPI, improving optimization automatically.

Proven Results from GTM Teams Using AdPilot:

  • 5x increase in ad budget efficiency.
  • 30% more deals attributed to LinkedIn Ads.
  • 60% boost in pipeline generation.

With Google AdPilot, you can:

  • Run campaigns with buyer-stage targeting so each ad matches where the account is in the funnel.
  • Send conversion feedback directly to Google Ads for smarter bidding.
  • Sync audiences daily and remove irrelevant accounts to keep spend focused.

Why it matters: 

Ad budgets often drain on inactive or unfit accounts. AdPilot changes that by using live intent signals and enrichment to guide who sees what. The result is a connected GTM ecosystem where marketing doesn’t waste and sales always sees movement.

How Instantly.ai Handles Ad Activation and Engagement

Factors.ai vs Instantly.ai: Choosing the Right GTM Platform for Your Team

Instantly.ai focuses on what it does best: email.
The platform helps teams manage large-scale outreach through multiple inboxes and automated sequences.

Here’s what it offers:

  • Personalized email campaigns with unlimited accounts.
  • Email warm-up tools to protect deliverability.
  • Basic performance insights such as open rates, click rates, and reply tracking.
  • Option to connect to LinkedIn Ads using Zapier, though not as a core feature.

While this setup works well for outbound engagement, it doesn’t expand into paid channels or multi-platform targeting.
Instantly.ai’s focus remains on keeping outreach consistent and efficient, rather than aligning ads with broader GTM motions.

Factors.ai vs Instantly.ai: Ad Activation and Engagement in a snapshot

Both tools aim to reach the right audience, but they do it in entirely different ways.

Factors.ai helps teams orchestrate a complete GTM system, turning signals from multiple sources into ad campaigns that convert.

Instantly.ai is built for direct outreach and speed by helping teams scale email campaigns quickly.

If your strategy revolves around outreach volume, Instantly.ai gives you the basics to run fast.
If your strategy relies on precision, pipeline visibility, and smarter ad spending, Factors.ai’s LinkedIn and Google AdPilot make every ad dollar count.

Factors.ai vs Instantly.ai: Analytics, Reporting, and Funnel Insights

Feature Factors.ai Instantly.ai
Analytics Depth Full-funnel analytics through Milestones and Account360. Tracks every stage from first visit to closed revenue. Focuses on outreach analytics like open rates, clicks, and replies.
Funnel Visibility Visualizes buyer movement across stages like MQL, SQL, Opportunity, and Won. Identifies drop-offs and highlights what drives conversions. Provides campaign-level stats but doesn’t connect engagement to the larger funnel.
Attribution & Influence Multi-touch attribution links campaigns, ads, and outreach to real pipeline outcomes. Measures reply performance but doesn’t offer attribution or revenue tracking.
Segmentation & Insights Breaks down performance by industry, persona, location, or funnel stage. Basic segmentation options for lists and sequences.
Decision Support Surfaces insights on which signals and campaigns drive the highest-value deals. Focused on optimizing subject lines and outreach timing.

How Factors.ai Handles Analytics and Reporting

Factors.ai vs Instantly.ai: Choosing the Right GTM Platform for Your Team

Factors.ai helps teams see the story behind their data by helping them measure engagement and connecting it to revenue.

Here’s what it delivers:

  • Full-funnel analytics through Milestones that map each conversion stage.
  • Multi-touch attribution to connect every ad, visit, and campaign to final revenue.
  • Customer journey timelines that show the exact path an account followed.
  • Drop-off detection to spot where prospects lose interest and why.
  • Segmentation reports by industry, geography, and ICP fit.
  • Pipeline influence metrics showing which channels create the strongest deals.

With everything unified in Account360, marketing and sales teams don’t need to guess which campaigns work as they can see it clearly and act on it.

How Instantly.ai Handles Analytics and Reporting

Instantly.ai focuses on helping teams monitor email performance quickly.
Its reports keep outreach campaigns on track and maintain deliverability health.

Key reporting areas include:

  • Open rate and reply tracking for each sequence.
  • Click and bounce-rate monitoring.
  • Deliverability analytics for connected inboxes.
  • Basic lead-source visibility through website visitor tracking.

It’s enough for teams running high-volume campaigns who need daily performance metrics.
However, it doesn’t track how engagement translates into deals or pipeline.

Factors vs Instantly.ai: Analytics, Reporting, and Funnel Insights in a snapshot

Both tools offer valuable insights, but their goals are different.

Factors.ai gives you the bigger picture by showing what’s working, what isn’t, and how every effort ties back to pipeline growth.

Instantly.ai helps you stay efficient with campaign-level analytics for cold outreach.

If you want to monitor email engagement, Instantly.ai keeps it simple… but if you want to understand and improve the entire revenue journey, Factors.ai gives you the clarity and control to do it.

For hands-on reporting ideas, check attribution reporting: what you can learn from marketing attribution reports.

Factors.ai vs Instantly.ai: Onboarding, Support, and Customer Experience

Feature Factors.ai Instantly.ai
Onboarding Type Personalized onboarding with a dedicated team. Includes setup help, Slack communication, and weekly check-ins. Simple self-serve setup. Guides users to connect inboxes, upload leads, and start campaigns right away.
Support Model Dedicated Slack channel, Customer Success Manager (CSM), and strategy sessions included in most plans. Email and chat support for general users. Premium and Enterprise plans include a dedicated success manager.
Training & Enablement Optional GTM Engineering Services to help design workflows, alerts, and GTM playbooks. Product tutorials and documentation for campaign setup.
Implementation Time Setup and optimization guided by the team; scales with GTM complexity. Instant access after signup; setup takes a few minutes.
Experience Feels like an extension of your GTM team, offering collaboration and ongoing strategy refinement. Built for independent users who prefer self-management and fast launches.

How Factors.ai Handles Onboarding and Support

Factors.ai vs Instantly.ai: Choosing the Right GTM Platform for Your Team

With Factors.ai, teams get a structured partnership.

The onboarding experience is designed to match your GTM maturity and goals, not just walk you through features.

Here’s what it includes:

  • A dedicated onboarding team to help design your GTM setup.
  • Slack communication for quick answers and ongoing support.
  • Weekly strategy calls to align your analytics, campaigns, and funnel tracking.
  • GTM Engineering Services for teams who need deeper support with RevOps design, alert setup, and enrichment workflows.

The idea is simple: your team should never be left figuring things out alone.
From the first setup call to ongoing optimization, Factors.ai operates more like a GTM partner than a tool.

How Instantly.ai Handles Onboarding and Support

Instantly.ai takes a quick-start approach.
You sign up, connect your inbox, upload your contacts, and launch your first campaign, often within minutes.

What you get:

  • Guided onboarding screens that walk you through setup.
  • Email and chat support for troubleshooting or deliverability questions.
  • Access to help articles and resources for campaign optimization.
  • Dedicated support only for top-tier plans.

This setup works well for smaller teams or founders who prefer autonomy and speed over long onboarding cycles.

Factors.ai vs Instantly.ai: Onboarding and Support in a snapshot

Both tools offer strong support, but the experience feels different depending on your team’s size and style.

Factors.ai offers a more hands-on, consultative experience which is ideal for GTM teams that value strategy, precision, and collaboration.

Instantly.ai makes it easy for anyone to start fast and learn as they go. It’s built for users who want a self-serve, low-touch approach.

If you’re looking for a quick setup, Instantly.ai fits right in.
If you want a platform that grows with your process and provides steady guidance, Factors.ai keeps you covered from day one.

Factors.ai vs Instantly.ai: Security and Compliance

Feature Factors.ai Instantly.ai
Certifications ISO 27001, SOC II Type 2 certified. Fully compliant with GDPR and CCPA regulations. No public mention of certifications or audits.
Data Protection Encryption at rest and in transit. Access control for all user accounts. Basic user-level access and database security mentioned in general terms.
Privacy Standards Data handling follows global privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA). Users can request deletion, export, and modification of data. Adheres to general privacy policies for customer data but without detailed documentation.
Compliance Transparency Publicly available compliance and data protection policies. Security details are part of documentation and client onboarding. Security page not available on the current website; privacy policy outlines basic measures.
Confidence Level for Enterprises High. Designed for enterprise-grade data integrity and global compliance audits. Moderate. Sufficient for small and mid-sized sales teams, not primarily built for enterprise use.

How Factors.ai Handles Security and Compliance

Factors.ai vs Instantly.ai: Choosing the Right GTM Platform for Your Team

Factors.ai prioritizes security at every stage of the GTM process.
From intent data to customer analytics, every piece of information stays protected under verified frameworks.

Security highlights:

  • Certified with ISO 27001 and SOC II Type 2, ensuring high-level operational and data security standards.
  • Fully GDPR and CCPA compliant, meaning user data is handled lawfully and transparently.
  • Encryption in storage and transit, protecting information from unauthorized access.
  • Access control and audit trails for all internal and client accounts.
  • Regular compliance audits and clearly published documentation.

For enterprise clients, this provides a sense of reliability that every process is built on privacy and security.

How Instantly.ai Handles Security and Compliance

Instantly.ai takes a simpler approach. It manages customer data responsibly but doesn’t highlight deep compliance details or certifications on its website.

What’s available:

  • A general privacy policy covering how user data is collected, stored, and used.
  • Basic access control for team members and shared accounts.
  • Secure hosting on recognized cloud providers.

For small and mid-sized businesses focused on cold outreach, this level of protection works fine. However, large enterprises with strict compliance requirements might find the lack of public documentation limiting.

Factors.ai vs Instantly.ai: What to choose when?

Both platforms treat user data with care, but their approaches differ in depth.

Factors.ai operates at a higher standard, meeting the security expectations of enterprise-grade clients and regulated industries.

Instantly.ai provides the essential layer of privacy control suitable for fast-moving sales teams.

If you need lightweight data protection for outreach, Instantly.ai holds up.

If your organization needs verified certifications, global compliance, and transparent handling, Factors.ai is the safer long-term bet.

If compliance matters, we explain visitor privacy best practices in website visitor identification privacy, which is handy for outreach teams using pixels.

Factors.ai vs Instantly.ai: Which Platform Fits Your GTM Motion Best

When you look at both platforms side by side, it’s clear they aim to solve different parts of the GTM puzzle.

Factors.ai, on the other hand, builds around precision by connecting data, intent, and automation to help teams understand where growth really comes from.

Instantly.ai builds around speed and volume by helping teams send more emails, track replies, and find quick opportunities.

Both approaches have their place. The right one depends on how your team works and what success looks like for you.

Instantly.ai: Ideal For Teams That Want Quick Outreach and Fast Execution

Instantly.ai is perfect for smaller GTM or sales-led teams who rely heavily on outbound motion.
It gives you:

  • A fast way to identify website visitors and turn them into email prospects.
  • Scalable cold-email outreach with multiple inboxes.
  • Built-in warm-up and deliverability tools.
  • Basic reporting that keeps track of open and reply rates.

It’s simple, efficient, and designed for teams that want to act immediately.
If your focus is on direct, high-volume outreach rather than long-term orchestration, it’s a good place to start.

Factors.ai: Built for Teams That Want Visibility, Control, and Growth

Factors.ai takes a broader view of GTM, one where every touchpoint connects.
It helps you:

  • Identify high-intent accounts and map their full journey.
  • Build and run intent-driven campaigns on LinkedIn and Google through AdPilot.
  • Track funnel progress with Milestones and Account360 analytics.
  • Get real-time alerts when buying signals appear.
  • Access dedicated onboarding and GTM engineering support when needed.

The platform gives structure to everything a growth team does, from awareness to conversion with analytics and automation guiding every step.
It’s a longer-term investment that pays off with clarity and consistency.

Which tool to choose?

If you’re:

  • A growing GTM team that wants one system for analytics, orchestration, and activation, Factors.ai gives you the foundation to scale confidently.
  • A lean sales team looking for outreach tools and quick results, Instantly.ai keeps things simple.

In short, both tools help you move forward, but they do it at different speeds and depths.

One helps you start fast.

The other helps you go far.

In a nutshell…

The GTM stack is no longer just about sending more emails, it’s about sending the right signals at the right time. In this detailed comparison, we explore how Factors.ai and Instantly.ai serve distinct GTM strategies. Instantly.ai is purpose-built for outbound speed. It enables high-volume cold outreach with inbox warm-up, campaign automation, and lead enrichment, making it a powerful tool for sales-led teams focused on velocity.

In contrast, Factors.ai supports a more connected, strategic motion. It identifies high-intent accounts, maps buyer journeys, activates dynamic audiences on ad platforms, and ties performance to pipeline through funnel analytics and attribution. Its approach is not just to track activity, but to turn signals into synchronized marketing and sales execution.

This blog breaks down each platform’s strengths across lead identification, automation, funnel scoring, ad engagement, analytics, and compliance. You’ll also get clarity on pricing, support models, and who each platform is best suited for.

If your team thrives on quick execution and inbox activity, Instantly.ai fits the need. But if you're scaling a GTM motion that demands cross-channel coordination, signal-based targeting, and real pipeline clarity, Factors.ai offers the infrastructure to grow with precision.

FAQs for Factors.ai vs Instantly.ai

1. What’s the main difference between Instantly.ai and Factors.ai?

Instantly.ai is optimized for high-volume cold outreach, while Factors.ai is designed to orchestrate full-funnel GTM strategies with account intelligence and automation.

2. Which platform is better for cold email campaigns?

Instantly.ai excels at cold outreach, offering inbox warm-up, email automation, and lead sourcing from a large database.

3. Does Factors.ai support paid media campaigns?

Yes, Factors.ai integrates with LinkedIn Ads and Google Ads via AdPilot, allowing teams to launch intent-driven campaigns with automated audience sync and revenue attribution.

4. Can these platforms work together?

They serve different GTM layers, outreach vs. orchestration, and could be used in tandem, though teams may prefer an integrated solution to avoid duplication.

5. Is Factors.ai suitable for small teams?

Yes. With a free tier and scalable plans, small GTM teams can start light and expand usage as their motion matures.

6. What kind of support does each platform offer?

Factors.ai provides hands-on onboarding and GTM engineering support. Instantly.ai offers fast, self-serve setup with additional support on premium tiers.

Factors.ai vs. RollWorks (AdRoll ABM): Which ABM platform should your team choose?

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At some point in every GTM team’s life, the ads stop ‘ad-ing’...

Okay, let me zoom in to this exact scenario: you’re pumping budget into campaigns, your targeting looks right, your retargeting is retarget-ing… and still, pipeline feels like that one colleague who shows up TWO hours late with a matcha, zero explanation, and a smug smile.

So naturally, the question becomes:
Is our execution broken, or is our system holding us back? Or is the world just ending?”

And that’s usually when three names enter the chat: Factors.ai, RollWorks (AdRoll ABM), and the Lord.

On the surface, both (minus the Lord) claim to do the same thing: help B2B teams capture intent, run ABM programs, and reach the right accounts.

But anyone who’s actually run a GTM motion knows that the similarity stops at the homepage hero banner.

Factors.ai is built like a GTM command center. It pulls signals from every corner of your funnel, connects the dots, and helps teams act on the exact moments that move deals forward.

RollWorks is built like it wants your brand everywhere your buyers hang out… and gives you the knobs, switches, and dashboards to make that happen.

One platform optimizes reach; the other prioritizes revenue.

If your team is evaluating which platform fits your goals, this comparison breaks down how both stack up on features, pricing, analytics, activation, automation, and long-term growth.

Let’s get straiiight into it.

Factors.ai vs RollWorks: Functionality & Core Difference

When teams compare Factors.ai and RollWorks (AdRoll ABM), the first thing that stands out is how differently both define go-to-market success.
At a glance, they seem similar as both talk about accounts, ads, and pipeline. But what they focus on day to day tells two different stories.

Factors.ai is built around orchestration. It doesn’t stop at visibility. It brings together intent signals, journey tracking, and automation so GTM teams can connect every stage of the funnel, from who’s showing interest to what’s driving revenue.

RollWorks (AdRoll ABM) is built around advertising. It helps marketing teams find and reach target accounts across display, LinkedIn, and web ads. Everything in RollWorks connects back to visibility, showing your brand in front of the right buyers and measuring how that reach turns into engagement.

In short, RollWorks helps you reach the right people. Factors.ai helps you move them through the funnel.

Feature Factors.ai RollWorks (AdRoll ABM)
Platform Focus AI-powered demand generation and GTM orchestration Account-based marketing and cross-channel advertising
Primary Motion Multi-signal intent → scoring → activation → attribution Audience targeting → ads → reach and lift tracking
Core Strength AI agents, Account360, funnel analytics, GTM automation Ad audience segmentation, campaign orchestration, reach measurement
Best For GTM teams wanting full-funnel visibility and pipeline growth B2B marketers running ABM and performance campaigns
Outcome Connects website, CRM, ads, and outreach into one GTM system Expands account reach and tracks engagement lift

What Factors.ai Brings to the Table

Factors.ai vs RollWorks (AdRoll ABM): The Smarter Choice for GTM Teams

Factors.ai acts like a full GTM engine. Instead of stopping at advertising or audience building, it connects data across channels, showing which accounts are active, which ones are heating up, and how each interaction drives revenue.

Core strengths:

  • Multi-source intent signals from web, CRM, ads, and G2
  • Account360 + Customer Journey timelines that show every action chronologically
  • AI agents for account research, scoring, buying-group mapping, and alerts
  • Real-time audience sync across LinkedIn and Google Ads
  • Funnel analytics with Milestones to track MQL to revenue progression
  • Optional GTM engineering services for setup and optimization

Teams use Factors.ai when they want one system to handle everything from detection to activation.

What RollWorks brings to the table

Factors.ai vs RollWorks (AdRoll ABM): The Smarter Choice for GTM Teams

RollWorks keeps its focus tight on ABM and advertising.

It helps teams find the right accounts, run campaigns across channels, and measure lift, essentially acting as a unified ad control center for B2B.

Core strengths:

  • Account identification using website traffic and intent partners
  • Multi-channel campaign activation (LinkedIn, web, display)
  • Account scoring and prioritization to rank targets
  • Offers a native G2 Buyer Intent integration
  • Reporting that connects ad exposure to pipeline lift

For teams that live in advertising dashboards and need to prove ad performance, RollWorks provides a straightforward way to tie spend to reach and engagement.

Factors.ai vs RollWords: Core difference in a snapshot

If your GTM strategy centers on ads and account reach, RollWorks makes it easy to identify and engage target audiences.

If your GTM motion covers signals, scoring, orchestration, and analytics, Factors.ai goes further, helping teams build a connected, measurable system around every buyer touchpoint.

Factors.ai vs RollWorks (AdRoll ABM): Pricing

Pricing in GTM tools is often the first filter teams look at, but what really matters is what you unlock at each level.

Some platforms charge for reach and ad volume, others for depth and orchestration.
RollWorks (AdRoll ABM) and Factors.ai fall into those two different camps.

Let’s look at how the models work and what each one is built to deliver.

Plan Details Factors.ai RollWorks (AdRoll ABM)
Model Annual, usage- and seat-based plans Custom, quote-based pricing
Starting Price Free tier available; Book a Demo to know the pricing for each plan No public plans; pricing varies by ad spend and features
Free Plan / Trial Yes, free plan for smaller teams (200 companies/month) None
Focus Full-funnel GTM orchestration, AI automation, LinkedIn and Google ads optimization and analytics ABM audience targeting, ads, and performance reporting
Support Optional GTM Engineering Services Account manager for paid plans under NextRoll/AdRoll’s support system

Factors.ai Pricing

Factors.ai vs RollWorks (AdRoll ABM): The Smarter Choice for GTM Teams

Factors.ai is designed to grow alongside your GTM maturity.

It starts simple by identifying companies and tracking journeys and expands into complete orchestration and analytics as your pipeline scales.

Plans include:

Free Plan

  • Identify up to 200 companies per month
  • 3 seats included
  • Basic dashboards, visitor tracking, and Slack integration

Basic Plan

  • Identify 3,000 companies per month
  • 5 seats included
  • Adds LinkedIn intent signals, GTM dashboards, and integrations (HubSpot, Salesforce, Google Search Console)

Growth Plan

  • Identify 8,000 companies per month
  • 10 seats included
  • Adds ABM analytics, account scoring, workflow automation, and a dedicated CSM

Enterprise Plan

  • Unlimited identified companies
  • Up to 25 seats
  • Adds predictive scoring, AdPilot for LinkedIn and Google, white-glove onboarding, and advanced analytics.

Optional GTM Engineering Services

For teams without in-house RevOps, Factors.ai offers an optional services layer, it includes:

  • Custom ICP modeling and GTM playbook design
  • Setup of enrichment, alert, and ad activation workflows
  • SDR enablement with post-meeting alerts and buying group mapping
  • Ongoing review and optimization of GTM performance

This helps teams operationalize faster and keep systems running smoothly without relying heavily on internal tech resources.

RollWorks (AdRoll ABM) Pricing

Factors.ai vs RollWorks (AdRoll ABM): The Smarter Choice for GTM Teams

RollWorks doesn’t publish standard plans.

Pricing is custom and quote-based, typically structured around ad spend, account volume, and selected features.

Costs can vary depending on:

  • Monthly ad budget and channels (LinkedIn, display, web retargeting)
  • Number of accounts targeted and campaign types
  • Feature access, such as G2 intent integration or advanced attribution
  • Support level under the broader NextRoll/AdRoll ecosystem

Most RollWorks users report that pricing grows with ad volume rather than team size.
This means smaller GTM teams may find it accessible initially, but scaling ad reach quickly increases total spend.

Factors.ai vs Rollworks: Pricing in a snapshot

Factors.ai gives teams a tiered path to scale their GTM system. It adds automation, analytics, and orchestration features as your pipeline grows, without depending on ad budgets.

RollWorks, meanwhile, works best for teams that live in advertising dashboards and are comfortable managing spend directly through campaigns. Its value ties closely to ad volume and engagement reach.

If your goal is to maximize ad reach with flexible spend, RollWorks fits that model.

If you’re looking for predictable growth and full-funnel control, Factors.ai provides clearer long-term value.

Factors.ai vs RollWorks (AdRoll ABM): Account Identification & Intent Signals

Every GTM platform talks about “intent,” but how they capture and use it makes all the difference.

Some tools focus on visibility like finding who’s engaging and where. Others go a step further combining multiple intent sources to show why that account is ready to buy and what stage of the funnel they’re in.

That’s exactly where Factors.ai and RollWorks (AdRoll ABM) start to differ.

Capability Factors.ai RollWorks (AdRoll ABM)
Account Identification Identifies high-intent accounts using multi-source enrichment (6sense, Clearbit, Demandbase, Snitcher) with Account 360 views Identifies anonymous visitors and builds account lists from website traffic and engagement data
Intent Signal Sources Combines 1st-, 2nd-, and 3rd-party intent signals:
- Website visits, CRM activity, product usage
- Ad platform performance and G2 data
- Uploaded custom signals via CSV
Uses 1st-party (site activity) and 3rd-party (intent partners + G2 Buyer Intent) data to identify interest and prioritize outreach
G2 Buyer Intent Official G2 integration partner; pulls 10+ signals (category views, pricing comparisons, grid views, etc.) G2 Buyer Intent supported through API integration
Intent Use Case Intent signals normalized and scored using Milestones + AI Agents to prioritize accounts based on funnel stage Intent signals used to refine ad targeting and audience segmentation

How Factors.ai manages Account Identification & Intent Signals

Factors.ai vs RollWorks (AdRoll ABM): The Smarter Choice for GTM Teams

Factors.ai’s identification process focuses on context, not just visibility.
It connects multiple data sources like your website, CRM, product, and ad campaigns into one unified Account 360 view.

How it works:

  • Sequential enrichment ensures coverage of up to 75% of website visitors.
  • AI Agents map and score accounts by ICP fit, activity level, and funnel position.
  • Milestones show when an account transitions from awareness to readiness, based on key triggers like pricing page visits or repeat demo interactions.
  • G2 intent is layered in to highlight buying-stage behaviors, such as competitor research or category comparisons.

This gives GTM teams a clear answer to three questions:
Who’s showing intent? What’s driving it? And what should we do next?

How RollWorks manages Account Identification & Intent Signals

Factors.ai vs RollWorks (AdRoll ABM): The Smarter Choice for GTM Teams

RollWorks focuses more on signal detection and ad targeting.

It uses its own tracking system to identify accounts visiting your website and combines that with intent data from third-party partners and G2.

How it works:

  • Tracks on-site behavior like page views and form fills.
  • Merges it with intent topics from external providers.
  • Builds audience lists around those accounts to activate ad campaigns.
  • Uses G2 data to add an extra layer of validation for targeting precision.

The intent layer in RollWorks mainly serves to power audience expansion and ad efficiency, helping you direct ad budgets toward accounts that are already showing interest.

Verdict on Intent Capabilities

Both platforms detect and use intent, but for different outcomes.

  • Factors.ai turns intent into action, using it to decide what to do next.
  • RollWorks turns intent into ad reach, using it to decide who to target.

If your goal is to refine ad audiences and improve reach, RollWorks does it well.

If your goal is to understand buyer readiness, prioritize outreach, and align teams around real engagement, Factors.ai goes deeper.

Factors.ai vs RollWorks (AdRoll ABM): Customer Journey & Scoring

Understanding intent is one thing, but turning that intent into a clear buyer journey and measurable funnel progression is what separates a marketing platform from a real GTM system.

Both Factors.ai and RollWorks (AdRoll ABM) offer ways to visualize engagement and score accounts, but the depth and purpose of that data differ.

Factors.ai builds a continuous, stage-based view of every account, showing where they stand and what action is driving them forward.

RollWorks focuses on identifying engagement spikes for campaign targeting.

Capability Factors.ai RollWorks (AdRoll ABM)
Customer Journey View Account 360 + Customer Journey Timelines: Tracks website, ads, CRM, and product activity in order of engagement Account timelines focused on ad activation and audience lists
Account & Contact Scoring AI-driven scoring that combines ICP fit, engagement, and intent intensity; integrated with Milestones for funnel tracking ML-based scoring to rank target accounts and prioritize outreach
Funnel Analytics Milestones reveal what actions move accounts (MQL → SQL → Opportunity) and where drop-offs occur Campaign and audience-based reporting showing engagement lift
Personalization Journey data feeds directly into workflows and alerts for tailored outreach Audience-based personalization for ad retargeting and messaging

How Factors.ai Tracks the Customer Journey and Scoring

Factors.ai vs RollWorks (AdRoll ABM): The Smarter Choice for GTM Teams

Factors.ai’s journey tracking is built around its Account 360 system.

Instead of showing isolated metrics, it aligns every touchpoint, from a first ad click to CRM updates and product logins, into one continuous narrative.

How it works:

  • Every company visit, campaign interaction, and sales touch gets added to a chronological timeline.
  • Milestones categorize actions by funnel stage (awareness, interest, decision, conversion).
  • Scores are automatically updated based on behavior intensity and recency.
  • These insights trigger alerts for SDRs and marketers, so follow-ups always happen at the right time.

It gives teams visibility along with the clarity on why an account is active and what it’s ready for next.

How RollWorks Tracks the Customer Journey and Scoring

Factors.ai vs RollWorks (AdRoll ABM): The Smarter Choice for GTM Teams

RollWorks focuses on audience activity rather than full-funnel tracking.
Its account timelines show ad impressions, clicks, and website visits, giving marketing teams a quick sense of which accounts are interacting most.

How it works:

  • Each account is assigned a score based on ad interactions and engagement history.
  • The system updates those lists automatically for ongoing campaigns.
  • Marketers can export prioritized account lists to run focused outreach.

While useful for ad-level optimization, this view is more campaign-centric than funnel-centric.
It helps teams adjust ads and segments, but not necessarily connect actions to revenue outcomes.

Factors.ai vs Rollworks: Customer journey & scoring in a snapshot

If your priority is to visualize who’s engaging and how often, RollWorks provides a clear top-of-funnel picture that works well for ad-driven GTM teams.

If you want to map the entire buying path and measure what moves accounts forward, Factors.ai gives that full-funnel clarity, turning data into direction.

Want to deep dive into customer behavior? You’ll also enjoy our blog on Stages of the Customer Journey. It breaks down how prospects actually move through awareness, consideration, and decision stages.

Factors.ai vs RollWorks (AdRoll ABM): Ad Activation & Audience Targeting

Reaching the right account at the right moment is where GTM and advertising finally meet.
Both RollWorks (AdRoll ABM) and Factors.ai help teams act on intent signals, but they do it in very different ways.

RollWorks leans toward ad-driven ABM, while Factors.ai focuses on dynamic orchestration across ad platforms and funnel stages.

Let’s see how both handle ad activation and audience targeting.

Feature Factors.ai RollWorks (AdRoll ABM)
LinkedIn Ads Dynamic audience sync for precise ABM targeting; real-time refresh based on engagement level and funnel stage; official LinkedIn Partner Syncs audiences to LinkedIn Campaign Manager for activation
Google Ads Google CAPI for improved conversion optimization; daily audience syncs; stage-based campaigns for tailored messaging Does not integrate with Google Ads directly; ads run through the AdRoll ecosystem.
Dynamic Audience Updates Yes, real-time sync ensures only active, in-market accounts are targeted Manual or scheduled audience refresh
Conversion Feedback Loops Feeds conversion and engagement data back into ad platforms for better optimization Conversion tracking available through their AdRoll ecosystem
Focus Multi-channel ad orchestration (LinkedIn + Google + Bing + Meta) Cross-channel advertising centered on audience retargeting and ABM awareness

How Factors.ai manages Ad Activation & Audience Targeting

Factors.ai vs RollWorks (AdRoll ABM): The Smarter Choice for GTM Teams

Factors.ai treats ad activation as a natural extension of GTM orchestration.

Instead of running ads in isolation, it connects engagement data, funnel stages, and account readiness into how ads are shown and who sees them.

How it works:

  • Dynamic Audience Sync: Automatically updates audiences in LinkedIn and Google based on live signals from website, CRM, and product.
  • Google CAPI: Sends enriched conversion signals, helping Google optimize ad delivery for high-value accounts.
  • Buyer-Stage Campaigns: Delivers personalized ad sequences depending on whether an account is in awareness, evaluation, or decision stage.
  • Budget Efficiency: Continuous refresh keeps campaigns from overserving cold accounts and ensures ad spend stays focused on those ready to engage.

This way, every ad aligns with where an account stands, making awareness more meaningful and conversion faster.

How RollWorks manages Ad Activation & Audience Targeting

Factors.ai vs RollWorks (AdRoll ABM): The Smarter Choice for GTM Teams

RollWorks was built from the ground up for account-based advertising.

It simplifies ad targeting by allowing teams to upload account lists or use RollWorks-identified audiences directly in ad campaigns.

How it works:

  • Native Ad Integrations: Pushes lists to LinkedIn Campaign Manager and other ad networks.
  • Audience Expansion: Uses 3rd-party intent data to find similar accounts and increase reach.
  • Campaign Reporting: Tracks ad impressions, clicks, and conversions tied to target accounts.
  • Retargeting: Offers retargeting across web and social channels to keep your brand in front of active prospects.

While it gives solid control over ad visibility and reach, the workflow stays within the advertising ecosystem.

It’s built for scale, not necessarily for connecting every engagement back to the sales motion.

Factors.ai vs Rollworks: Ad activation & audience targeting in a snapshot

If your GTM team is focused on maximizing ad exposure and reach, RollWorks delivers with its ad-first design and strong retargeting capabilities.

If your goal is to make ads part of a larger GTM system, where campaigns respond to live signals and feed back into analytics, Factors.ai gives you that agility and clarity.

RollWorks focuses on reach; Factors.ai focuses on relevance.

Factors.ai vs RollWorks (AdRoll ABM): AI Agents & GTM Engineering

This is where automation becomes the real differentiator.

While many platforms talk about “AI-powered” insights, only a few actually use AI to run tasks your team would typically handle manually, like researching accounts, mapping buying groups, or sending alerts when deals heat up.

In this area, Factors.ai takes a clear lead.

RollWorks (AdRoll ABM), while strong in ads and ABM targeting, doesn’t yet extend AI capabilities into workflow automation or GTM execution.

Feature Factors.ai RollWorks (AdRoll ABM)
AI Agents / Automation Layer Built-in GTM Engineering + AI Agents for research, alerts, and engagement No native AI agent system
Real-Time Alerts Instant notifications for pricing visits, demo replays, form drop-offs, and post-meeting activity (via Slack) Alerts for account activity spikes via RollWorks’ interface and CRM
Buying Group Mapping Automatically identifies stakeholders and suggests next contacts for multi-threaded outreach Not available
Closed-Lost Revival Detects re-engagement from previously lost deals and alerts reps for follow-up Not available
Post-Meeting Tracking Tracks engagement after calls or demos to signal deal movement Not available
GTM Engineering Services Optional layer for ICP modeling, workflow setup, SDR enablement, and GTM optimization No equivalent services offered

How Factors.ai Uses AI Agents & GTM Engineering

Factors.ai vs RollWorks (AdRoll ABM): The Smarter Choice for GTM Teams

Factors.ai doesn’t limit AI to analytics and builds it into how teams actually work.
The platform’s agents are trained to take real actions across your funnel instead of just surfacing insights.

Here’s what they do:

  • Real-Time Alerts: Let your team know when a high-intent action happens, like someone revisiting your pricing page or watching a demo again.
  • Buying Group Mapping: Finds additional decision-makers linked to your top accounts, helping reps connect faster.
  • Account Research: Summarizes account activity, recent signals, and ICP fit so SDRs always know where to focus.
  • Closed-Lost Deal Revival: Flags reactivated accounts and suggests personalized re-entry points.
  • Post-Meeting Tracking: Watches follow-up behavior to ensure warm leads don’t go cold after demos.

Together, these agents act as an always-on GTM assistant, helping teams stay proactive instead of reactive.

How RollWorks Uses AI Agents & GTM Engineering

RollWorks doesn’t currently offer native AI agents or a GTM engineering equivalent.
Its automation revolves around ad management and audience refreshes, not end-to-end workflow execution.

You can:

  • Receive email or CRM-based alerts when account engagement spikes.
  • Automate audience updates for ad targeting.
  • Sync account activity into your CRM for tracking and reporting.

These features help maintain campaign efficiency but don’t automate the deeper operational side of GTM like lead scoring, enrichment, or multi-threaded outreach.

Factors.ai vs Rollworks: AI agents and GTM engineering in a snapshot

If your team’s workflow relies heavily on advertising and audience targeting, RollWorks provides what you need to keep campaigns running smoothly.
But if you want your GTM motion to run like a well-oiled system, where AI actually supports sales and marketing with live insights, alerts, and workflow execution, Factors.ai is built for that.

If you’re excited by AI’s role in sales and marketing, check out AI-Powered Sales Intelligence: A B2B Guide. It explains how automation can supercharge your GTM execution.

Factors.ai vs RollWorks (AdRoll ABM): Analytics & Reporting

Every GTM team wants to know one thing: what’s actually working?
But answering that question depends on how deeply your analytics can connect marketing activity, engagement, and revenue.

Both RollWorks (AdRoll ABM) and Factors.ai offer visibility into performance, but the kind of insights they deliver are very different.

RollWorks gives you a clear view of ad reach and campaign lift.

Factors.ai connects every touchpoint, from ads to CRM, to show how each move shapes your pipeline.

Capability Factors.ai RollWorks (AdRoll ABM)
Analytics Focus Full-funnel visibility, from first touch to closed revenue Ad performance and campaign engagement
Attribution Model Multi-touch attribution with Account360 view Provides influence reporting and engagement analytics
Funnel Insights Milestones show drop-offs and stage movements (MQL → SQL → Opportunity) Audience engagement and lift metrics
Custom Dashboards Segment-level dashboards across channel, geography, and ICP Standard ad dashboards for campaign metrics
AI Insights AI Agents highlight anomalies and key performance patterns Not available

How Factors.ai Tracks Analytics and does Reporting

Factors.ai vs RollWorks (AdRoll ABM): The Smarter Choice for GTM Teams

Factors.ai was built to connect marketing, sales, and product touchpoints into one flow.
It reports activity while also helping teams understand how each action contributes to revenue.

Key analytics layers include:

  • Multi-Touch Attribution: Tracks how accounts move from first click to deal closure.
  • Milestones: Helps diagnose where leads convert or drop off in the funnel.
  • Account360 View: Combines ad, web, CRM, and product data to tell the full story of each account’s journey.
  • Segmentation Reports: Compare performance across industries, regions, or campaign types.
  • AI Highlights: Agents flag insights like sudden drop-offs or accounts showing faster progression than average.

This means your analytics go beyond “what happened” and start answering “why it happened,” helping teams double down on what’s working and fix what’s not.

How RollWorks Tracks Analytics and does Reporting

Factors.ai vs RollWorks (AdRoll ABM): The Smarter Choice for GTM Teams

RollWorks’ analytics stay closely tied to advertising performance.
It helps teams understand how ad campaigns are performing in terms of visibility and engagement, but the insights stop at the top of the funnel.

Here’s what you get:

  • Ad and Campaign Metrics: Track impressions, clicks, and conversions.
  • Audience Lift Reports: Show which segments are responding best to campaigns.
  • Engagement Scoring: Highlights the most active accounts based on ad interactions.
  • Pipeline Influence Metrics: Estimates how ad exposure correlates with pipeline movement.

While these reports give a solid sense of campaign effectiveness, they’re primarily designed for ad teams rather than full GTM teams looking to connect marketing actions to revenue outcomes.

Factors.ai vs Rollwords: Analytics and reporting in a snapshot

If your focus is ad optimization like improving click-through rates, reach, and awareness, RollWorks gives you that precision.

But if your team needs a single system that shows how engagement translates into qualified opportunities and revenue, Factors.ai gives you that full-funnel clarity.

RollWorks reports performance, and Factors.ai proves impact.

Factors.ai vs RollWorks (AdRoll ABM): Onboarding & Support

A GTM tool is only as good as how quickly your team can put it to work.

You can have the best platform in the world, but without the right setup and ongoing guidance, it’ll stay underused.

That’s where onboarding and support come in, and Factors.ai and RollWorks (AdRoll ABM) take two very different routes here.

RollWorks offers a structured onboarding program through its parent company, AdRoll… while Factors.ai provides a more personal, partnership-driven approach with its own GTM experts.

Area Factors.ai RollWorks (AdRoll ABM)
Onboarding Type White-glove onboarding tailored to ICP and GTM setup Structured onboarding under NextRoll/AdRoll’s success program
Timeline Fast setup, typically within weeks Takes several weeks, depending on setup complexity
Dedicated CSM Included in all paid plans Available for enterprise customers
Communication Dedicated Slack channel for direct communication with the CSM and GTM engineers Email and scheduled success meetings
Support Scope Weekly GTM reviews, optimization sessions, and optional GTM Engineering Services Product walkthroughs, campaign setup help, and account health checks

How Factors.ai Onboards Clients and Handles Support

Factors.ai vs RollWorks (AdRoll ABM): The Smarter Choice for GTM Teams

Factors.ai approaches onboarding like a partnership rather than a handoff.
The goal is not just to help teams get started but to help them operationalize GTM workflows that actually drive pipeline.

Here’s how onboarding typically flows:

  • A dedicated CSM and GTM engineer align the setup to your ICP, funnel stages, and internal tools.
  • All communication happens through a shared Slack channel, so your team gets quick responses and ongoing feedback.
  • Weekly strategy sessions are held to review adoption, troubleshoot workflows, and suggest new plays based on data.
  • Optional GTM Engineering Services add another layer of support for RevOps, enrichment setup, and continuous optimization.

The result is that setup doesn’t end when the dashboard goes live as the platform evolves alongside your GTM motion.

How RollWorks Onboards Clients and Handles Support

RollWorks takes a more traditional onboarding route. Since it’s part of AdRoll’s larger ecosystem, teams are onboarded through structured success programs.

What you get:

  • Guided onboarding led by a Success Manager.
  • Email support and help documentation for self-service needs.
  • Regular check-ins to ensure campaign setup and account health.
  • Assistance focused mainly on ad activation, audience segmentation, and campaign reporting.

This setup works well for marketing teams focused on ad campaigns and top-of-funnel performance.
However, it’s less hands-on when it comes to GTM workflow design or multi-channel alignment.

Factors.ai vs RollWorks: Onboarding and support in a snapshot

If your team needs ad-level support with clear steps and limited setup time, RollWorks provides a straightforward process.

But if you’re looking for a more collaborative setup, one where the platform grows with your GTM motion and has dedicated experts helping you optimize every step, Factors.ai brings more depth and consistency.

RollWorks supports your ads, and Factors.ai supports your system.

Want to make your GTM setup smoother? Our Ideal Customer Profile (ICP) Guide walks you through building the perfect fit model before onboarding any tool.

Factors.ai vs RollWorks (AdRoll ABM): Compliance & Security

When GTM data includes website visitors, CRM records, and product usage, compliance becomes a necessity.

Modern GTM and ABM teams work with sensitive information every day, and how a platform handles that data decides whether it can scale across larger enterprises.

RollWorks (AdRoll ABM) and Factors.ai both address security, but the depth and transparency of their compliance frameworks are not on the same level.

RollWorks inherits security practices from its parent company, AdRoll, while Factors.ai has built compliance into its foundation with certifications and audit-backed systems.

Area Factors.ai RollWorks (AdRoll ABM)
**GDPR Compliance** Yes Yes (via AdRoll/NextRoll policies)
**CCPA Compliance** Yes Yes
**SOC 2 Type II** Yes Not publicly listed (AdRoll parent documentation mentions data security standards)
**ISO 27001** Yes Not specified
**Data Privacy Documentation** Publicly available Available under NextRoll privacy center
**Data Processing Agreements (DPAs)** Available to all enterprise customers Available upon request
**Transparency** Clear documentation of data usage, enrichment practices, and retention Limited visibility at the RollWorks level; relies on AdRoll policies

How Factors.ai Handles Compliance and Security

Factors.ai vs RollWorks (AdRoll ABM): The Smarter Choice for GTM Teams

Factors.ai takes a proactive approach to compliance and data protection.
The platform is built to meet global standards and undergoes external audits to ensure the highest levels of data integrity.

Key highlights:

  • SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certified: Ensures data confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
  • GDPR and CCPA compliant: Protects user and customer data under EU and California regulations.
  • Privacy-First Enrichment: Uses verified data sources without relying on invasive fingerprinting methods.
  • Signed DPAs: Available for all enterprise clients that require legal validation of data handling.

This makes Factors.ai enterprise-ready from day one, enabling faster procurement approvals and smoother security reviews, especially for teams selling into regulated sectors.

How RollWorks Handles Compliance and Security

RollWorks operates under NextRoll’s broader compliance framework.

While this provides a strong security foundation, the details specific to RollWorks aren’t as openly documented.

What’s available:

  • GDPR and CCPA compliance through NextRoll’s privacy center.
  • Data collection policies outlining how user data is processed for ad targeting.
  • Encryption and access control at the infrastructure level.

However, certifications like SOC 2 Type II or ISO 27001 are not explicitly listed under the RollWorks brand, and most compliance details are shared under the parent company’s name.

That means enterprise teams may need additional documentation or approvals when going through vendor security checks.

Factors.ai vs RollWorks: Compliance and security in a snapshot

Both platforms maintain data security and privacy standards, but Factors.ai brings more clarity and confidence for enterprise GTM teams.
Its certifications, transparent documentation, and privacy-first enrichment make it a safer choice for organizations that handle large volumes of customer data.

RollWorks covers the basics well under its parent framework but lacks the same level of independence and visibility.

If you’re scaling in industries where compliance scrutiny is high, Factors.ai keeps you ready from the start.

If compliance is top of mind, you’ll love our take on Website Visitor Identification Privacy which showcases how to stay transparent while scaling your GTM operations.

Factors.ai vs RollWorks (AdRoll ABM): Which tool to choose when?

Both Factors.ai and RollWorks (AdRoll ABM) help GTM teams move faster, but they do it in very different ways.

RollWorks focuses on advertising and account-based reach. Factors.ai focuses on connecting every signal across the funnel to build consistent, measurable growth.

Here’s how to decide which one fits your goals better.

If you want to… Choose
Run large-scale ABM and advertising campaigns RollWorks
Track where every lead comes from and how it moves through the funnel Factors.ai
Focus on ad impressions and audience reach RollWorks
Use signals from web, CRM, ads, and product to drive conversions Factors.ai
Automate GTM workflows with AI support Factors.ai
Keep ads and campaigns simple and centralized RollWorks
Get full-funnel reporting and milestone analytics Factors.ai
Follow a structured onboarding process RollWorks
Work with a team that collaborates through Slack and weekly GTM reviews Factors.ai
Meet enterprise security and compliance standards easily Factors.ai

When Factors.ai Fits Best

Factors.ai suits teams that want to build a connected, measurable GTM system.
It brings marketing, sales, and product signals together, so you can see what’s working, what’s not, and where to act next.

It’s designed for teams that want to:

  • Combine AI insights with daily workflows.
  • Understand how different actions lead to qualified pipeline.
  • Automate repetitive GTM tasks like alerts, enrichment, and outreach.
  • Maintain compliance while scaling across enterprise environments.

It helps teams replace scattered workflows with one clear motion for revenue growth.

When RollWorks Fits Best

RollWorks works well for teams that want to grow awareness through advertising and run large-scale ABM campaigns.
It’s ideal for marketers who:

  • Want to push ads across multiple platforms.
  • Need clear visibility into impressions and engagement lift.
  • Already have other tools for analytics and revenue tracking.

It’s built for scale, helping teams that rely heavily on ads reach the right audience quickly.

FAQs for Factors.ai vs Rollworks (AdRoll ABM)

Q. What is the main difference between Factors.ai and RollWorks?

The core difference lies in focus. Factors.ai is designed as a full GTM orchestration platform that connects intent, analytics, automation, and revenue tracking across the funnel. RollWorks centers on account-based advertising, helping teams reach and retarget target accounts through ads while measuring engagement and lift.

Q. Is Factors.ai an alternative to RollWorks for ABM?

Yes, but they solve different problems. RollWorks works well when ABM is mostly ad-driven. Factors.ai fits teams that want ABM to connect directly with sales activity, funnel progression, and revenue outcomes rather than stopping at impressions and clicks.

Q. Which platform is better for full-funnel GTM analytics?

Factors.ai. It tracks buyer journeys from first touch to closed revenue using account timelines, milestone tracking, and multi-touch attribution. RollWorks focuses mainly on campaign engagement and ad influence rather than end-to-end funnel visibility.

Q. Does RollWorks support intent data and account identification?

Yes. RollWorks identifies accounts using website engagement, third-party intent providers, and G2 Buyer Intent. These signals are primarily used to improve ad targeting and audience segmentation rather than sales prioritization or workflow automation.

Q. How does pricing differ between Factors.ai and RollWorks?

Factors.ai offers tiered plans, including a free option, based on usage and seats. RollWorks uses custom, quote-based pricing that typically scales with ad spend, account volume, and selected features. Teams scaling paid media often see costs rise with campaign reach.

Q. Does either platform offer AI-driven automation?

Factors.ai does. It includes AI agents that handle account research, scoring, buying group mapping, real-time alerts, and re-engagement signals. RollWorks does not currently offer AI agents beyond automation related to ads and audience updates.

Q. Which tool is better for B2B teams focused on revenue impact?

Factors.ai is better suited for revenue-focused GTM teams that want to understand which actions move deals forward and automate follow-ups at the right moments. RollWorks fits teams prioritizing awareness, reach, and ad performance as their primary GTM motion.

Top 5 CANDDi Alternatives & Competitors in 2025

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December 18, 2025
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Understanding customer behavior online is key to business success, so companies are turning to sophisticated tools to monitor website traffic, identify leads, and customize interactions. CANDDi (Customer Analytics and Digital Data Insights) has become popular for its effective visitor tracking and lead identification features. It enables businesses to gain insights into who visits their website, what interests them, and how to convert them into customers.

Although CANDDi is a powerful tool, there may be better fits for some businesses. Factors like cost, feature preferences, or unique business needs prompt companies to consider other options. This blog explores various alternatives to CANDDi, offering a detailed comparison of tools that could better suit your specific requirements.

TL;DR

  • Factors.ai is an AI-powered analytics and visitor tracking tool. The features include visitor identification, AI-powered analytics, custom dashboards, lead scoring, and predictive modeling. Factors offers advanced analytics, AI-driven insights, and customizable dashboards. However, it might be slightly more complex and priced higher.

  • Leadfeeder focuses on company-level data. Offers features such as company identification, behavior tracking, CRM integration, and email alerts. The tool is user-friendly, CRM integration. However, it has limited individual tracking and relies on Google Analytics data.

  • Albacross helps with B2B lead generation and website tracking. Features include company identification, lead generation, CRM integration, and custom reporting. Albacorss offers detailed company insights, a lead generation focus, and custom reporting but has limited individual tracking and pricing transparency issues.

  • Clearbit is a data enrichment and lead generation tool. The features include data enrichment, company identification, CRM integration, API access, and lead scoring. It offers comprehensive data and scalable, robust integration but may be expensive and has a steep learning curve.

  • Lead Forensics offers real-time visitor identification and lead generation. Features include visitor identification, real-time alerts, CRM integration, lead scoring, and custom reporting. While the tool provides detailed lead data, real-time engagement, and comprehensive CRM integration, it is expensive and has data overload issues.

Understanding A Little More About CANDDi

CANDDi, short for Campaign and Digital Data Insights, is a visitor tracking and lead identification tool designed to help businesses understand who is visiting their website, what they are doing there, and how to engage them effectively. The tool provides in-depth insights into visitor behavior, allowing businesses to tailor their marketing and sales strategies accordingly.

Features of CANDDi

  1. Visitor Identification
  2. Data Segmentation
  3. Lead Scoring
  4. CRM Integration
  5. Email Tracking
  6. Real-Time Alerts

Pros of CANDDi:

  • Detailed Visitor Insights
  • Lead Scoring
  • Real-Time Alerts

Cons of CANDDi:

  • Complexity
  • Pricing
  • Limited Customization

Pricing

CANDDi offers a tiered pricing model. The basic package generally starts at around £150 per month, with pricing increasing based on the number of identified visitors and additional features. Customized plans are available for larger enterprises with more extensive needs.

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Ideal User Base 

CANDDi is ideal for B2B companies, particularly those in sales-driven industries such as technology, finance, and professional services. It is most beneficial for businesses that need detailed insights into who is visiting their website and how to convert those visitors into customers.

Why Consider CANDDi Alternatives?

While CANDDi offers robust visitor tracking and lead identification capabilities, some businesses may have better solutions. Here are some reasons why you might consider exploring alternatives:

1. Pricing Constraints: 

While CANDDi’s pricing may be justified by its feature set, it may be prohibitive for small businesses or startups. Exploring alternatives is wise if you're looking for a more budget-friendly option.

2. Feature Overload: 

CANDDi’s extensive features may be more than necessary for businesses that require only basic visitor tracking, leading to unnecessary complexity and cost.

3. Customization Needs: 

If your business requires specific customization options or a different way of viewing and segmenting data, other tools offer more flexibility than CANDDi.

4. Integration Requirements: 

While CANDDi integrates with popular CRM systems, your business might use less standard tools that require more seamless integration capabilities than other platforms offer.

5. Scalability: 

As your business grows, you may need a tool that scales more effectively or offers more advanced features for enterprise-level operations. Some CANDDi alternatives better meet these needs.

Top CANDDi Alternatives

1. Factors.ai

Overview

Factors is a relatively new entrant into the visitor tracking and analytics space but has quickly gained traction due to its focus on advanced data analytics and AI-driven insights. Unlike traditional visitor tracking tools, Factors offers a more comprehensive approach by combining visitor tracking with powerful analytics and predictive modeling capabilities, making it a solid alternative to CANDDi.

Features

  • Visitor Identification: Factors identifies website visitors and provides detailed information about their behavior, including the pages they visit and the time they spend on each page.
  • AI-Powered Analytics: The platform leverages AI to analyze visitor data and generate insights that can help you optimize your marketing strategies.
  • Custom Dashboards: Create customizable dashboards to track key metrics and KPIs, providing a clear view of your marketing performance.
  • Lead Scoring and Segmentation: Automatically score and segment leads based on their behavior, ensuring that your sales team focuses on the most promising prospects.
  • CRM and Marketing Automation Integration: Seamless integration with popular CRM systems and marketing automation platforms allows smooth data flow and enhanced lead management.
  • Predictive Modeling: Use predictive modeling to forecast future behavior and trends, enabling more informed decision-making.

Pros

  • Advanced Analytics: Factors stands out for its advanced analytics capabilities, which go beyond simple visitor tracking and offer deeper insights into visitor behavior.
  • AI-Driven Insights: Using AI-driven data analysis to generate insights helps businesses optimize their marketing efforts and improve conversion rates.
  • Customizable Dashboards: The ability to create custom dashboards allows businesses to focus on the metrics that matter most to them.

Cons

  • Complexity: Factors’ advanced features may require a learning curve, particularly for users unfamiliar with AI-driven tools.
  • Pricing: Factors’ advanced features come at a cost, which may be higher than some simpler alternatives.

Pricing

Factors offers customized pricing based on your business's specific needs. The cost typically varies depending on the number of visitors tracked, the features required, and the level of service. Businesses interested in Factors are encouraged to request a quote for accurate pricing information.

Ideal User Base

Factors is best suited for data-driven businesses that want to optimize their marketing efforts beyond basic visitor tracking and leverage advanced analytics. It is beneficial for companies in industries like SaaS, e-commerce, and digital marketing that need detailed insights and predictive modeling to drive growth.

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2. Leadfeeder

Overview

Leadfeeder is a popular web analytics tool that identifies companies visiting your website, showing you how they found you and what they’re interested in. It integrates seamlessly with Google Analytics and CRM systems, making it a go-to choice for B2B companies seeking to generate more website traffic leads.

Features

  • Company Identification: Leadfeeder identifies companies visiting your website and provides details like company name, industry, and contact information.
  • Behavior Tracking: Tracks visitor behavior, showing which pages were viewed and how long the visitor stayed on your site.
  • CRM Integration: Direct integration with CRM systems such as Salesforce, HubSpot, and Pipedrive for easy lead management.
  • Email Alerts: Get notified when a high-value lead visits your website, similar to CANDDi’s real-time alerts.
  • Custom Feeds: Set up custom feeds to filter visitors by criteria such as location, industry, or pages viewed.

Pros

  • Easy to Use: Leadfeeder is known for its user-friendly interface, which makes it accessible even to users with minimal technical knowledge.
  • CRM Integration: Seamless CRM integration ensures your sales team has the latest lead information.
  • Scalable: Suitable for both small businesses and large enterprises due to its flexible pricing and feature set.

Cons

  • Limited Data on Individuals: Unlike CANDDi, which can sometimes identify individual visitors, Leadfeeder focuses primarily on company-level data.
  • Dependency on Google Analytics: Leadfeeder’s insights rely heavily on Google Analytics data, which might limit its accuracy if your Analytics setup is not optimal.

Pricing

Leadfeeder offers a free version with limited features and a paid version starting at €79 per month, depending on the number of leads identified and additional features required.

Ideal User Base

Leadfeeder is ideal for B2B companies, particularly those in SaaS, consulting, and digital marketing industries. It’s a great option for businesses that want to enhance their lead-generation efforts without investing heavily in a complex tool.

Also Read: Leadfeeder [Dealfront] vs. Factors

3. Albacross

Overview

Albacross is a lead generation and website tracking tool designed to help B2B companies identify website visitors and turn them into leads. It provides detailed insights into the companies visiting your site and enables you to engage them with targeted marketing campaigns.

Features

  • Company Identification: Albacross identifies the companies visiting your website and provides key details such as industry, size, and contact information.
  • Lead Generation: The tool helps you generate leads by tracking visitor behavior and identifying those who are most likely to convert.
  • CRM Integration: Seamless integration with popular CRM systems to streamline lead management.
  • Custom Reporting: Create custom reports to analyze visitor data based on criteria such as location, industry, or behavior.
  • Targeted Campaigns: Use Albacross's insights to run targeted marketing campaigns for specific companies or industries.

Pros

  • Detailed Company Insights: Albacross provides extensive information on visiting companies, helping you tailor your marketing efforts effectively.
  • Lead Generation Focus: The tool is designed specifically for lead generation, making it a strong alternative for businesses focused on converting website traffic into leads.
  • Custom Reporting: The ability to create custom reports allows for deeper analysis and more targeted marketing strategies.

Cons

  • Limited Individual Tracking: Like Leadfeeder, Albacross focuses on company-level data, which may need to be improved for businesses looking to track individual visitor behavior.
  • Pricing Transparency: Albacross’s pricing structure is not as transparent as some competitors, requiring potential customers to request a quote.

Pricing

Albacross offers customized pricing based on your business's needs. The cost typically depends on the number of visitors tracked and the required features.

Ideal User Base

Albacross best suits B2B companies looking to enhance their lead generation efforts. It’s useful for businesses in industries like technology, finance, and professional services that need detailed insights into who is visiting their website.

Also Read: Leadfeeder vs. Albacross

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4. Clearbit

Overview

Clearbit is a robust data enrichment and lead generation tool that provides detailed insights into your website visitors. It gathers extensive information about visitors, including company details, job roles, and contact information, which can be leveraged for more personalized marketing and sales outreach. Clearbit is known for its data accuracy and is often used by companies to enrich their CRM databases.

Features

  • Data Enrichment: Clearbit enriches your existing data by adding valuable information about leads, such as company size, industry, job title, and contact details.
  • Company Identification: Identify which companies visit your website and gain insights into their interests based on browsing behavior.
  • CRM Integration: Seamlessly integrates with CRMs like Salesforce, enabling you to update your lead records with enriched data automatically.
  • API Access: Clearbit provides robust API access, allowing businesses to integrate its data into their existing tools and workflows.
  • Lead Scoring: Helps prioritize leads by scoring them based on their engagement and fit with your target customer profile.

Pros

  • Comprehensive Data: Clearbit’s extensive database ensures that you have access to detailed information about your website visitors, enhancing your ability to tailor marketing efforts.
  • Scalable: Suitable for small and large businesses, with the ability to handle large volumes of data.
  • Integration Capabilities: Clearbit’s API and CRM integrations make it easy to incorporate into your existing sales and marketing stack.

Cons

  • Cost: Clearbit can be expensive, particularly for smaller businesses or startups with limited budgets.
  • Complexity: While powerful, Clearbit’s extensive feature set and customization options may require a steeper learning curve and dedicated resources to utilize fully.

Pricing

Clearbit offers various pricing tiers based on usage, with the starting price for basic access typically around $99 per month. Pricing can increase significantly depending on the volume of data and additional features required, and enterprise solutions are often custom-priced.

Ideal User Base

Clearbit is ideal for data-driven businesses that need detailed, enriched information about their leads. It is popular among SaaS companies, digital marketing agencies, and large enterprises that require accurate and comprehensive data to drive their sales and marketing strategies.

5. Lead Forensics

Overview

Lead Forensics is another tool in visitor tracking and lead generation. It provides real-time information about the companies visiting your website, allowing your sales team to engage potential leads proactively. Lead Forensics is particularly well-regarded for its ability to reveal detailed information about otherwise anonymous visitors.

Features

  • Visitor Identification: Lead Forensics identifies website visitors and provides detailed information about their company, including contact details for decision-makers.
  • Real-Time Alerts: Receive notifications when a high-value lead visits your website, enabling immediate follow-up.
  • CRM Integration: Syncs with your existing CRM, ensuring your sales team has up-to-date information on all leads.
  • Lead Scoring: Automatically score leads based on their behavior on your website, helping you prioritize the most promising prospects.
  • Custom Reporting: Create and export custom reports to analyze visitor data and measure the effectiveness of your marketing campaigns.

Pros

  • Detailed Lead Data: Lead Forensics provides in-depth information about visiting companies, making it easier to target key decision-makers.
  • Real-Time Engagement: The tool’s real-time alerts allow immediate follow-up, increasing the chances of converting leads into customers.
  • Comprehensive CRM Integration: Seamless integration with CRM systems helps streamline the lead management process.

Cons

  • High Cost: Lead Forensics is on the higher end of the pricing spectrum, which might be prohibitive for smaller businesses.
  • Focus on B2B: The tool is specifically designed for B2B businesses, so it may not be suitable for B2C companies.
  • Data Overload: The sheer volume of data provided can be overwhelming, particularly for smaller teams without dedicated analytics resources.

Pricing

Lead Forensics offers custom pricing based on the size of your business and the number of website visitors. Depending on the features and level of service required, the cost can range from a few hundred to several thousand dollars per month.

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Ideal User Base

Lead Forensics is best suited for B2B companies that rely on proactive sales efforts and need detailed information about their website visitors to drive lead generation. It is particularly useful for technology, manufacturing, and professional services.

Also Read: Top 10 Lead Forensics Alternatives

Why Factors is the Perfect CANDDi Alternative

Factors emerges as a compelling alternative to CANDDi for several reasons. Here’s why it could be the ideal choice for your business:

1. Advanced Analytics and AI Integration:

  • Predictive Modeling: Factors uses AI to analyze visitor data and predict future trends. This allows businesses to make data-driven decisions and anticipate customer needs more accurately than CANDDi.
  • In-depth Insights: The advanced analytics capabilities provide deeper insights into visitor behavior, enabling more precise targeting and personalized marketing strategies.

2. Customizable Dashboards

  • Tailored Reporting: With customizable dashboards, Factors lets you focus on the metrics that matter most to your business. This flexibility is crucial for effectively adapting to specific business goals and tracking performance.

3. Comprehensive Lead Management

  • Lead Scoring and Segmentation: Factors’s lead scoring and segmentation features help prioritize high-value leads and tailor follow-up strategies. This ensures that your sales team can focus on the most promising prospects, similar to CANDDi’s lead scoring capabilities but with added flexibility.

4. Seamless Integration

  • CRM and Marketing Automation: Factors integrates well with popular CRM systems and marketing automation tools, facilitating smooth data flow and enhancing lead management. This is essential for businesses that rely on an integrated tech stack for their sales and marketing efforts.

5. Affordable and Scalable

  • Custom Pricing: Factors offers customized pricing, meaning you only pay for the needed features. This can be more cost-effective compared to CANDDi, especially for businesses looking to scale their use of visitor tracking tools without overspending.

6. LinkedIn AdPilot

  • Maximize LinkedIn Ads ROI: Factors has launched a LinkedIn AdPilot platform designed to optimize your LinkedIn advertising spend. With capabilities such as Campaign Automation, Smart Reach, View-through Attribution, Audience Sync, and Factors’ CAPI integration, AdPilot ensures that every dollar spent on LinkedIn Ads contributes to meaningful business outcomes. This platform also sets Factors apart from CANDDi by providing dedicated tools for LinkedIn ad management, enhancing the overall value proposition for businesses investing in LinkedIn ads.

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Looking for a Canddi alternative? There are several strong options.
1. Top Platforms: Factors, Leadfeeder, and Albacross.
2. Key Features: Visitor tracking, lead generation, and analytics tailored to your needs.
3. Strategic Benefits: Choose based on your business goals, budget, and feature requirements.
These alternatives provide flexible solutions to enhance lead tracking and marketing efforts.

In a nutshell

Choosing the right visitor tracking and lead generation tool is crucial for optimizing your sales and marketing efforts. While CANDDi offers robust features for visitor identification and lead scoring, some businesses may be better suited to it due to pricing and complexity.

Exploring alternatives like Leadfeeder, Albacross, Clearbit, Lead Forensics, Visitor Queue, and Factors can help you find a tool that better meets your specific needs. Each alternative has its strengths and considerations, and the best choice will depend on your budget, feature requirements, and integration needs.

Factors, in particular, stands out as a solid alternative to CANDDi due to its advanced analytics, AI-driven insights, and customizable reporting. Its flexible pricing and innovative approach make it an appealing option for businesses leveraging cutting-edge technology for improved lead generation and marketing effectiveness.

As you consider your options, weigh each tool's features, pricing, and benefits to make an informed decision that aligns with your business goals. Try demo versions, request quotes, and gather feedback from other users to ensure you select the best solution. Reach out to us at Factors.AI for any further details.

Sales Toolkit: 29 Sales Tactics To Close More Deals In 2025

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December 18, 2025
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We all agree with the American author, Jeffrey Gitomer when says, “Quality performance starts with a great attitude”. But is that enough when it comes to sales? Unfortunately, not! But guess what, we get it — the sales journey can often feel like a rollercoaster ride, with peaks of triumphs and some valleys of challenges. But we’ve got you this toolkit with 30 sales tactics that will equip you to build better relationships with potential clients and arm you to turn challenging sales pitches into stepping stones for your success.

So, without much ado, let’s get started. Here are 30 sales tactics to drive more deals in 2025:

1. Benefits-Oriented Sales Pitches

Focus on emphasizing the benefits or value your product or service brings to the table rather than solely highlighting its features during sales pitches. By highlighting how your solution addresses specific pain points and improves outcomes, you can resonate more deeply with customer’s use-cases and pain-points.

Why will this technique work?

Prospects are ultimately interested in how a product or service can solve their problems and improve their situation. By prioritizing benefits over features, salespeople can effectively communicate the value proposition and relevance of their offering to the prospect's needs.

Rather than inundating prospects with technical specifications, paint a vivid picture of how your solution streamlines processes and boosts efficiency. For instance, illustrate how your software eliminates repetitive tasks, saving time and resources, thus making the work lives of your clients easier and more productive.

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2. Offer Freemiums or Complimentary Trials and Demos

Provide prospects with the opportunity to experience your product through free trials or demos.

Why will this technique work?

Providing freemium or trial versions allows prospects to experience your product firsthand. By allowing hands-on exploration, salespersons can showcase the product's value and functionality, making it more enticing for prospects to convert.

A software company could offer a 14-day free trial, allowing potential clients to explore features before committing. Offer free trials or demos to give potential clients a hands-on experience with your product. For Example:, a software company could provide a 14-day free trial, allowing prospects to explore features and experience the value firsthand before committing.

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3. Leveraging Email Automation and CRM Tools for Efficiency

Leverage email automation tools and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software to streamline prospecting and lead nurturing processes. By automating repetitive tasks and centralizing customer data, sales teams can work more efficiently and effectively to manage their interactions with prospects.

Why will this technique work?

Automation reduces manual workload, allowing sales teams to focus more on building relationships and closing deals. Integration with CRM systems ensures that all interactions with prospects are tracked and managed systematically, leading to improved organization and follow-up

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4. Creating Urgency with Limited-time Offers

Employ limited-time offers to create a sense of urgency and prompt prospects to make a decision sooner rather than later. Whether it's a discount, bonus feature, or extended trial period, limited-time offers can push prospects towards a purchasing decision.

Why will this technique work?

Limited-time offers trigger the fear of missing out (FOMO) in prospects, compelling them to act quickly to take advantage of the offer before it expires. By introducing urgency, salespeople can expedite the decision-making process and increase conversion rates.

A limited time seasonal offer, for example, encourages customers to follow through with the purchase decisions, even in periods of relatively low engagement such as the holidays.

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5. Establishing Authority through Thought Leadership

Position yourself or your company as an authority in the industry by sharing valuable insights, expertise, and knowledge through thought leadership content. This could include blog posts, whitepapers, webinars, or speaking engagements at industry events.

Why will this technique work?

Prospects are more likely to trust and engage with salespeople who demonstrate a deep understanding of their industry and offer valuable insights. By establishing authority through thought leadership, salespeople can build credibility and trust, making it easier to convert prospects into customers. Publish a series of blog posts or articles addressing common challenges or trends in your industry, providing actionable advice and solutions. Share these resources with prospects to showcase your expertise and differentiate yourself from

6. Developing Interactive Content for Engagement and Data Collection

Create interactive content, such as quizzes, assessments, or webinars, to engage prospects and gather valuable data. Interactive content not only captures attention but also provides insights into prospects' preferences and behavior.

Why will this technique work?

Interactive content is more engaging and memorable than traditional forms of content, making it an effective tool for capturing and retaining prospects' attention. Additionally, the data collected from interactive content can be used to personalize future interactions and tailor your offerings to meet prospects' needs.

Develop an interactive quiz related to your industry or target audience's interests. Not only does this capture leads' attention, but it also provides valuable data on their preferences and pain points. This doesn’t always have to be boring sales enablement. For example, here’s a fun interactive spin off of Wordle by Descope, an authentication platform:

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7. Utilizing Referral Programs

Implement referral programs to leverage the trust existing clients have within their network. By incentivizing clients to refer to new business, you can tap into their credibility and expand your customer base through word-of-mouth marketing.

Why will this technique work?

Referral programs capitalize on the existing relationships and trust that clients have with their network. People are more likely to trust recommendations from friends or colleagues, making referral programs an effective way to acquire new customers.

Offer incentives, such as discounts or rewards, to clients who refer new business to you. By turning satisfied clients into advocates, you create a win-win situation where both parties benefit. HubSpot, for examples, runs a robust referral program by encouraging authors to monetise their existing content

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8. Implementing Cross-Sell and Upsell Strategies

Identify opportunities to cross-sell or upsell to existing clients to maximize profitability and deepen your relationship with them. By offering additional products or services that complement their existing purchases, you can increase the lifetime value of each client.

Why will this technique work?

Existing clients are already familiar with your brand and have demonstrated trust by making a purchase. By presenting relevant cross-sell or upsell opportunities, you can leverage this trust and provide additional value to your clients while boosting your revenue. A SaaS provider could offer advanced features or premium packages to current users, enhancing their overall experience and addressing additional needs they may have. Identify complementary products or services that align with your clients' existing purchases and present them as value-added propositions.

9. Nurturing Cold Leads with Informative Content

Nurture cold leads with informative content to keep your brand top-of-mind and gradually warm them up to your offerings. By providing valuable insights and resources, you can build credibility, establish trust, and increase the likelihood of conversion.

Why will this technique work?

Cold leads may not be ready to make a purchasing decision immediately, but by consistently providing them with valuable content, you can keep them engaged and build a relationship over time. This increases the chances of converting them into warm leads and eventually customers. Send regular newsletters containing industry insights, success stories, and relevant content to your cold leads. 

10. Gamify Sales Incentives

Enhance motivation and a competitive spirit within your sales team by introducing gamification elements into your sales incentives. By incorporating game-like features, such as challenges, rewards, and leaderboards, you can make the sales process more engaging and enjoyable for your team members.

Why Will This Technique Work?

Gamification taps into intrinsic human desires for achievement, recognition, and competition. By infusing the sales process with elements of fun and competition, you can boost morale, increase productivity, and foster a sense of camaraderie among team members. Additionally, gamification provides clear goals and feedback mechanisms, helping salespeople track their progress and stay motivated to perform at their best. 

For example, Implement a sales leaderboard that dynamically tracks individual and team achievements in real-time. Recognize top performers with rewards, incentives, or badges to incentivize healthy competition and encourage continuous improvement. Additionally, incorporate interactive challenges or quizzes into sales training sessions to make learning more engaging and memorable for your team members. By leveraging gamification, you can create a positive and motivating sales culture that drives results and promotes collaboration.

11. Harness the Power of AI and Workflow Automations

When it comes to modern sales, AI and workflow automations stand as stalwart allies, streamlining processes and supercharging productivity. From intelligent lead scoring to automated follow-ups, leverage AI tools to identify high-value prospects, predict their needs, and deliver personalized interactions at scale.

Why will this technique work?

AI and workflow automations enhance sales efficiency by automating repetitive tasks, allowing sales teams to focus on high-value activities. The predictive capabilities of AI help identify promising leads, increasing the likelihood of successful conversions. Warmly is a great example of an AI-fuelled sales orchestration platform.

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12. Master the Art of Negative Reverse Selling

Flip the script on traditional selling techniques with negative reverse selling. Instead of pushing the benefits of your product, uncover pain points and challenges your prospects are facing. By addressing their concerns head-on, you position yourself as a problem solver, fostering trust and paving the way for a smoother sales journey.

Why will this technique work?

Negative reverse selling works by addressing customer concerns upfront, building trust through transparency. By acknowledging challenges and proposing solutions, salespersons position themselves as problem solvers rather than mere product pushers. Instead of promoting product features, a salesperson starts a conversation by acknowledging common pain points faced by prospects. This honesty creates a connection, and the subsequent discussion revolves around solutions tailored to the prospect's needs.

13. Retarget Website Visitors Strategically

Don't let valuable website visitors slip through the cracks. Implement strategic retargeting campaigns to re-engage potential leads. Use personalized content and incentives to reignite interest and guide them back into your sales funnel, increasing the likelihood of conversion.

Why will this technique work?

Strategic retargeting keeps your brand top of mind, re-engaging visitors who showed initial interest. By delivering personalized content based on their previous interactions, you stay relevant and increase the chances of conversion. For example, a prospect visits your website, explores specific product pages, but leaves without making a purchase. Through strategic retargeting ads on various platforms, they encounter tailored content, such as a limited-time discount, prompting them to revisit and complete the purchase.

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14. Craft Personalized Warm Outreach Based on Historical Engagement

Harness the wealth of data at your disposal to craft warm outreach messages tailored to your prospect's historical engagement. Reference specific interactions, highlight relevant content, and demonstrate a genuine understanding of their needs. Personalization is the key to making a lasting impression.

Why will this technique work?

Personalized outreach builds on the prospect's history, creating a connection and showing genuine interest. By referencing past interactions and aligning messages with their preferences, salespersons establish rapport and trust. A prospect who frequently engages with your email newsletters receives a personalized outreach email. It mentions their interest in specific topics, proposes relevant solutions, and invites them for a one-on-one discussion, acknowledging their valuable contribution to your community.

15. Amplify Impact with Customer Testimonials

Let your satisfied customers be your strongest advocates. Integrate compelling customer testimonials into your sales strategy. Showcase real-world success stories to build credibility, instill confidence, and provide tangible proof of the value your product delivers.

Why will this technique work?

Customer testimonials provide authentic proof of your product's value. Prospects are more likely to trust the experiences of their peers, making testimonials a powerful tool for building credibility and influencing purchasing decisions.

Testimonial from Ankit Jain praising Factors.ai's data impact.

16. Score Account Engagement for Prioritized Action

Implement a robust account engagement scoring system to prioritize sales-ready accounts. Analyze interactions across channels, from website visits to email engagement, assigning scores based on their behavior. Focus your efforts on high-scoring accounts, optimizing your sales outreach for maximum impact.

Why will this technique work?

Account engagement scoring allows sales teams to focus on leads showing the most interest. By quantifying engagement across various touchpoints, salespersons can prioritize their efforts, concentrating on accounts with higher conversion potential. Implement an engagement scoring system where prospect interactions with your content, events, ads, emails, and more contribute to an overall engagement score. Sales then targets accounts with the highest scores, ensuring a more personalized approach.

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17. Implement the Challenger Sale Methodology

This methodology involves challenging prospects' existing beliefs and introducing new perspectives to drive sales. This approach emphasizes proactive engagement and assertive questioning to lead prospects towards a better understanding of their needs and potential solutions.

Why will this technique work?

The challenger sale methodology is effective because it encourages salespersons to disrupt the status quo and engage prospects in meaningful conversations. By challenging their assumptions and offering fresh insights, sales teams can differentiate themselves from competitors and position themselves as trusted advisors who understand the prospect's challenges and can offer innovative solutions. Provide comprehensive training to your sales team on the principles of the challenger sale methodology. Encourage them to initiate conversations that challenge prospects' current approaches and provoke thought-provoking discussions. By guiding prospects towards a deeper understanding of their pain points and potential solutions, your sales team can effectively drive sales and build long-lasting relationships with clients.

18. Employ the Foot-in-the-Door Technique

Initiate relationships with the foot-in-the-door technique. Start with a small, easy-to-commit request or offer, securing a positive response. Once the prospect has taken that initial step, it becomes easier to present larger requests or propositions, gradually building commitment and trust.

Why will this technique work?

The Foot-in-the-Door technique starts with a small request, creating a sense of commitment. Once a prospect agrees to a small ask, they are more likely to comply with larger requests, gradually building a positive relationship. For example, initiate contact with a prospect by offering a free resource (Guides, playbooks, templates, etc) or inviting them to a low-commitment event. Once they've engaged positively, follow up with more significant requests, such as a product trial or in-depth consultation.

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19. Provide Supporting Literature: E-books, Reviews, Comparison Pages

Support your pitch with literature that educates, informs, and persuades. E-books, reviews, and detailed comparison pages offer prospects valuable insights, helping them make informed decisions. Position these resources strategically in your sales funnel to guide prospects through their buyer's journey.

Why will this technique work?

Comprehensive supporting literature educates prospects, addresses queries, and builds confidence. E-books, reviews, and detailed comparison pages offer valuable information, aiding prospects in their decision-making process. Develop sales enablement assets that delves into industry challenges, providing actionable insights and showcasing how your product addresses specific pain points. Share this resource with prospects, positioning your brand as a knowledgeable partner invested in their success.

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20. Utilize Micro-Influencers for Niche Impact

Explore the realm of micro-influencers who hold sway within niche communities. Partner with influencers relevant to your industry to amplify your brand message. Their authentic reach can significantly impact your target audience, fostering trust and driving conversions.

Why will this technique work?

Social proof from influencers enhances your brand's credibility. Partnering with industry influencers allows you to tap into their audience and leverage their endorsement to bolster your product's reputation. Collaborate with an influencer relevant to your industry and product niche. Have them share their positive experience with your product through social media, webinars, or other platforms, amplifying your reach and credibility.

21. Incorporating Social Proof through User-Generated Content

Enhance the authenticity of your sales pitch by integrating user-generated content (UGC). Encourage satisfied customers to share their experiences through testimonials, reviews, or user-generated media. By showcasing real feedback from actual users, you add credibility to your offerings and resonate with prospects seeking authentic validation.

Why will this technique work?

Social proof is a powerful psychological phenomenon where people look to others for guidance in uncertain situations. By displaying UGC, you provide tangible evidence of your product or service's value, reassuring prospects and building trust in your brand.

Feature awards and recognitions on your website or marketing materials, highlighting specific benefits or outcomes. Share user-generated photos or videos showcasing your product in action on social media platforms. By leveraging the voices of satisfied customers, you create a compelling narrative that influences prospects' perceptions and purchase decisions.

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22. Implementing Intelligent Email Sequences

Maximize the effectiveness of your email outreach efforts by deploying intelligent email sequences. Craft customized sequences that dynamically adjust based on prospect interactions and behaviors. Whether it's the initial engagement or follow-up communication, smart email sequences ensure that your messages are relevant and timely, ultimately boosting response rates and engagement.

Why will this technique work?

Personalization and relevance are key drivers of email engagement and conversion. By tailoring your email sequences to align with the prospect's journey and preferences, you increase the likelihood of capturing their attention and eliciting a response. Intelligent email sequencing allows you to deliver the right message to the right person at the right time, optimizing your communication strategy for maximum impact.

You could create email sequences that automatically adapt based on prospect actions, such as opening an email, clicking a link, or downloading a resource. Incorporate personalized content and dynamic variables to ensure that each message resonates with the recipient's interests and needs. By delivering timely and relevant communication throughout the prospect's journey, you can nurture relationships and move them closer to conversion.

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23. Building Trust with Transparent Pricing Models

Establish trust with prospects from the outset by adopting transparent pricing models. Clearly communicate pricing structures, making it easy for prospects to understand the value they receive in exchange for their investment. Transparent pricing fosters trust, reduces uncertainty, and streamlines the decision-making process.

Why will this technique work?

Transparent pricing eliminates ambiguity and instills confidence in prospects by demonstrating honesty and integrity. When prospects have a clear understanding of the costs involved, they are more likely to perceive your offering as fair and trustworthy, leading to increased conversions and customer satisfaction.

Display pricing information prominently on your website, providing detailed breakdowns of features and corresponding costs. Offer transparent explanations for any additional fees or charges, ensuring that prospects have all the information they need to make an informed decision. By being upfront about pricing, you build credibility and differentiate your brand from competitors who may employ hidden costs or opaque pricing structures.

24. Optimizing Landing Pages for Conversion Excellence

Maximize the effectiveness of your landing pages by optimizing them for conversion excellence. Ensure a seamless user experience, compelling visuals, and persuasive copy that guides visitors towards taking the desired action. A well-crafted landing page not only captures attention but also enhances credibility and encourages conversions.

Why will this technique work?

Landing pages serve as critical touchpoints in the buyer's journey, where prospects decide whether to engage further with your offering. By optimizing landing pages for conversion, you create a positive first impression, build trust, and facilitate the decision-making process, ultimately driving more conversions.

Design landing pages with clear and concise messaging that communicates the value proposition effectively. Use visually appealing elements, such as high-quality images and compelling calls-to-action, to guide visitors towards the desired action, whether it's making a purchase, signing up for a trial, or downloading a resource.

25. Adopt Conversational Marketing with Chatbots

Integrate chatbots into your website for conversational marketing. Chatbots provide instant responses, qualify leads, and guide prospects through the initial stages of their journey. Conversational marketing with chatbots ensures that no opportunity slips through the cracks.

Why will this technique work?

Chatbots provide immediate responses, catering to the growing demand for instant engagement. By offering real-time interactions, salespersons can capture leads' attention and guide them through initial queries.

26. Enhancing Engagement with Live Chat

Drive customer engagement by integrating live chat functionality on your website for real-time interactions. Live chat allows you to promptly address queries, offer instant support, and guide prospects through their decision-making process. By providing immediate assistance, live chat adds a personal touch to your online presence and enhances the overall customer experience.

Why will this technique work?

In today's fast-paced digital landscape, consumers expect instant responses and personalized interactions. Live chat enables you to meet these expectations by offering real-time assistance, which can significantly improve customer satisfaction, reduce bounce rates, and increase conversion rates.

Embed a live chat widget on key pages of your website, such as product pages or pricing pages, to proactively engage with visitors. Train your live chat agents to provide helpful and informative responses, address concerns promptly, and guide prospects towards the next steps in their journey. By leveraging live chat effectively, you can foster meaningful connections with prospects and nurture them towards conversion.

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27. Delivering Personalized Video Messages

Differentiate your outreach efforts by crafting hyper-personalized video messages tailored to individual prospect needs and pain points. Video adds a human touch to your communication, allowing you to convey sincerity, empathy, and authenticity. By addressing prospects directly and addressing their specific concerns, you can make your outreach more memorable and impactful.

Why will this technique work?

Video has become a preferred medium for consuming content due to its engaging and emotive nature. By leveraging personalized video messages, you can capture and retain prospects' attention more effectively than traditional text-based communication. Additionally, personalized video messages demonstrate a genuine interest in the prospect's needs, which can help build trust and rapport.

Record personalized video messages addressing prospects by name and referencing specific information or challenges they've shared. Use visuals, body language, and tone of voice to convey empathy and understanding. Whether it's a personalized introduction, a product demonstration, or a follow-up message, incorporating video into your outreach can significantly enhance its impact and effectiveness.

28. Transactions with Blockchain Integration

Integrate blockchain technology to enhance the security, transparency, and efficiency of transactions. In industries where trust and integrity are paramount, blockchain provides a decentralized and immutable ledger that ensures the integrity of data and transactions. By leveraging blockchain technology, you can instill confidence in your prospects and facilitate smoother and more trustworthy transactions.

Why will this technique work?

Blockchain offers several benefits, including enhanced security, transparency, and traceability, which are highly valued in industries such as finance, healthcare, and supply chain management. By incorporating blockchain into your transactions, you can mitigate risks associated with fraud, tampering, and data manipulation, thereby building trust and credibility with your prospects.

For example, implement blockchain-based solutions such as smart contracts or distributed ledger technology (DLT) to automate and secure transactions. Showcase the benefits of blockchain integration, such as improved transparency, reduced costs, and increased efficiency, to prospects. By demonstrating your commitment to integrity and security, you can differentiate your offering and attract prospects who prioritize trust and reliability.

29. Develop Micro-Courses for Educational Engagement

Position your brand as an educational resource by developing micro-courses. Offer bite-sized educational content that addresses specific industry challenges or provides valuable insights. Micro-courses establish your brand as a knowledge leader, attracting prospects seeking expertise

Why will this technique work?

Micro-courses cater to the need for concise yet valuable content. By hosting short, focused webinars, salespersons can deliver impactful insights, address specific pain points, and showcase the expertise of the brand. For example, host a series of micro-courses or webinars, each addressing a specific challenge faced by your target audience. Keep the sessions brief but impactful, providing actionable insights and positioning your brand as a valuable resource in the industry.

Implementing Exit-Intent Pop-ups for Lasting Impressions

Utilize exit-intent pop-ups to capture the attention of departing website visitors and provide them with compelling offers, discounts, or content to encourage them to reconsider their decision to leave. Exit-intent pop-ups offer a last-minute opportunity to engage potential leads and drive conversions.

Why will this technique work?

Exit-intent pop-ups leverage the principle of reciprocity, where visitors feel inclined to reciprocate when offered something of value. By presenting visitors with enticing offers or valuable content just before they leave, you create a sense of urgency and incentivize them to stay and explore further, ultimately increasing the likelihood of conversion.

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B2B sales success warrants a strategic combination of innovation, empathy, and resilience. By continuously refining your tactics, embracing new tech, and prioritizing the needs of your customers, you can position yourself and your organization for sustained growth and prosperity.

Successful sales go beyond pitches, they’re built on connection.
1. Core Tactics: Listen actively, solve real pain points, and tailor your pitch.
2. Relationship Building: Earn trust through honest, consistent communication.
3. Strategic Benefits: Align with the buyer’s journey, adapt in real-time, and close with confidence.
When you lead with empathy and insight, closing becomes a natural next step, not a hard sell.

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