Start with a 14-day Growth trial (full features — CSV import, tiers, splits, clawbacks). Stay free for 3 reps, or upgrade when you need more. No implementation fees.
Billed in USD · Track deal amounts in any currency · Pay reps via your local payroll
Billed in USD · Track deal amounts in any currency · Pay reps via your local payroll
Real commission tracking — not a crippled trial. No credit card.
For SaaS and agency sales teams ready to leave spreadsheets behind.
CRMs manage pipeline. PayoutLane calculates monthly commissions and exports payroll-ready payouts. Most teams keep both — see CRM vs PayoutLane.
| Option | Best for | Typical cost | Commission job | Time to value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spreadsheets | 1–2 reps, flat % only | $0 + hours of ops time | Manual formulas, no rep portal | Fast until plans get complex |
| Full CRM (Salesforce / HubSpot) | Pipeline & customers | Seat fees + custom build | Not built for payout periods | Weeks for commission logic |
| Enterprise ICM (CaptivateIQ, etc.) | 500+ rep enterprises | Enterprise quotes | Powerful, services-led | Months |
| PayoutLaneRecommended | 3–100 reps, monthly payouts | From $99/mo (Business $499/mo) | Purpose-built rules + portal | Same day |
Compare in detail: vs spreadsheets · vs CRM · vs enterprise ICM · vs QuotaPath · vs Spiff