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Introduction
In our previous blog post, we took a look at seven effective Geckoboard alternatives. In this post, we’ll take a look at seven more, this time for Databox. If you’re a Databox customer—or even the user of another platform—and you’re searching for alternatives to best suit your needs, this post is for you! Without further ado, let’s dive in.
- All subscription prices shown are from annual (not monthly) plans.
- All listed prices are accurate as of December 2025.
- Prices are listed in USD; those originally listed in other currencies have been converted to USD.
- Prospective customers for these software are responsible for confirming listed prices.
1. Plecto
Benefits
If you need to grasp the impact of data visualization within a high-energy gamification framework, Plecto is your ideal solution.
- Plecto’s gamification features foster an engaging atmosphere for sales and customer success teams, empowering them to outperform daily.
- Plecto provides total access to dashboards and data integrations across all subscription levels.
- Plecto is designed for users with no technical background, allowing them to create bespoke formulas. Plecto also provides access to dedicated assistance from an Expert Service team.
Limitations
Plecto is a platform for teams to get immediate feedback at a moment’s notice, so it doesn’t have the heavy-duty analytics features of other platforms.
- Plecto focuses on simplified, easy-to-understand visuals for teams to receive on-the-fly updates. So it doesn’t offer the advanced analytics of other platforms such as Tableau or Power BI.
- Because it’s based on user licenses, Plecto pricing can be higher for small businesses.
Pricing
Plecto comes in three price tiers: Medium, Large, and Enterprise.
- Medium: $225
- Large: $372
- Enterprise: Custom pricing
2. Spinify
Benefits
Spinify delivers high-energy sales gamification through exciting contests, visuals, and music.
- Uses "livestream" style leaderboards with music and videos to celebrate wins.
- Known for a user-friendly interface that doesn’t require extensive technical knowledge.
- Excellent functionality for displaying stats on office screens.
Limitations
Spinify is a gamification platform designed specifically for sales teams, so its functionality is limited in other circumstances.
- Primarily built for sales; less effective for non-competitive departments.
- Lacks advanced predictive analytics found in larger BI tools.
Pricing
Spinify comes in four price tiers.
- Launchpad: $99
- Traction: $299
- Accelerate: $699
- Dominate: $1999
3. SalesScreen
Benefits
SalesScreen is a Norway-based gamification platform with a heavy emphasis on improving company culture.
- Highly customizable celebrations and avatars for individual reps.
- Strong mobile experience for remote teams to stay connected.
- Includes tools for one-to-one coaching sessions directly within the app.
Limitations
Like Spinify, SalesScreen is focused primarily on sales gamification and isn’t intended as an all-inclusive tool.
- Can take significant time to configure complex competitions.
- Often sits at a higher price point compared to entry-level gamification tools.
Pricing
SalesScreen comes in four price tiers. All plans are based on user/month.
- Essentials: $15
- Scale: $25
- Pro: $45
- Enterprise: Custom pricing
4. Intramanager
Benefits
Denmark-based Intramanager is a workforce management and performance tool for contact centers.
- Combines gamification with scheduling and workforce management.
- Built specifically for the unique workflows of call centers.
- Direct integrations with telephony systems ensure real-time tracking.
Limitations
Intramanager is relatively unknown outside Northern Europe.
- Support and community are more concentrated in Northern Europe.
- Intramanager’s combined focus on workforce management and gamification can create a steeper learning curve for new users.
Pricing
Intramanager comes in three price tiers. All plans are based on license/month.
- Essential: $20
- Premium: $29
- Enterprise: Custom pricing
5. Excel
Benefits
The spreadsheet software that started it all! Excel remains universally dominant and easy to use.
- Virtually everyone knows how to use it; no additional license costs for most businesses.
- You can build almost any calculation or chart from scratch.
- Does not require a constant internet connection for basic tasks.
Limitations
Excel is entirely manual—which means using it can become time-consuming and inefficient, especially for large teams.
- Requires constant manual data entry or complex macros to stay updated.
- Lacks the real-time alerts, music, and social triggers that drive sales motivation.
- Difficult to manage "one source of truth" when multiple people edit files.
Pricing
Microsoft Business 365 comes in three price tiers. All plans are based on user/month.
- Basic: $6
- Business Standard: $12.50
- Business Premium: $22
6. Ambition
Benefits
Ambition is a powerful, enterprise-grade tool ideal for sales coaching and performance management.
- Ambition provides “productivity signals” to help managers see which reps are likely to miss quota before it happens.
- Built to handle massive organizations with complex hierarchies.
- Heavily emphasizes manager-to-rep development over just “points and badges.”
Limitations
Ambition is fundamentally an enterprise-tier tool and isn’t really suitable for smaller teams.
- Can feel overwhelming for small teams.
- Requires a more strategic, long-term setup process compared to “plug-and-play” tools.
Pricing
Ambition’s pricing comes in three tiers. All plans are based on user/month.
- Seller Recognition & Visibility: $19
- Productivity & Effectiveness: $40
- Sales Performance Platform: $60
7. Domo
Benefits
Last but not least, Domo—a powerful, full-scale BI and data visualization tool.
- Can pull data from almost any source (SQL, APIs, Spreadsheets, Cloud).
- Best for high-level overviews across the entire company (Finance, Ops, Sales).
- Handles massive datasets much faster than Excel or standard CRM reporting.
Limitations
Domo is a serious BI platform like Tableau or Power BI and therefore won’t have many of the “fun” features of smaller, more accessible tools.
- It shows data but doesn't have the built-in "competitions" or "celebrations" of Spinify or SalesScreen.
- Significant investment in both licensing and specialized personnel to manage the data.
Pricing
Unlike most of the platforms listed above, Domo comes in only two tiers: Free and Paid.
- Free: Complimentary 30-day trial.
- Paid: Consult Domo’s sales team for pricing.
Bring your data to life with Plecto
Plecto provides an incredible two-for-one value with both its visualization and gamification capabilities. If you’re looking to level up from Databox and bring valuable motivation to your team, Plecto offers a deal that can’t be beat. Sign up for a free two-week trial today.
JAMES NIILER
Content Specialist
An in-house content writer and specialist at Plecto, James brings an academic touch and journalistic flair to his marketing copy. Having worked and studied on both sides of the Atlantic, James is a great believer in the importance of communicating across cultures and industries. Catch his work here on the Plecto blog, or as a guest contributor on other B2B websites.
