Compare Elevate vs Intelligems
Paying $499/month for price testing with Intelligems? Elevate delivers the same core testing features at $99/month — with easier and faster 5-minute setup, advanced visual editor, and live chat support on all plans. Get product image testing and custom code experiments that Intelligems doesn't offer.
Which Tool Should You Choose?
Choose Elevate if…
You want powerful testing at $49–$99/month with 5-minute setup, visual editor, and live chat support. Perfect for stores doing $50K–$10M/month who need price + shipping testing without enterprise complexity.
Choose Intelligems if…
You need combination tests (price + shipping simultaneously) and have budget for $999/month. Best for $10M+/month stores with dedicated CRO teams.
Elevate delivers 90% of Intelligems' functionality at 80% lower cost. You save $4,800/year and get faster setup with the same core features most Shopify stores actually need.
Side-by-Side Feature Comparison
Both platforms handle A/B testing for Shopify, but the differences in pricing, features, and ease of use are significant.
| Feature | Elevate | Intelligems |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price Entry-level monthly cost for basic testing | $49/month38% cheaper14-day free trial | $79/month7-day free trial |
| Setup Time Time to launch your first test | 5 minutes — zero code3× faster | 15–30 minutes |
| Developer Required Need technical help to set up and run tests | No developer needed | Developer helpful for setup |
| Price Testing Test product prices to find optimal price points | From $99/mo (Standard) | From $499/mo (Plus tier) — not available on Core ($79/mo) |
| Shipping Testing Test shipping rates and free shipping thresholds | From $99/mo (Standard)80% cheaper | From $499/mo (Plus) |
| Theme Testing Test different Shopify themes or templates | From $49/mo (Basic) | From $79/mo (Core) |
| Checkout Testing Test checkout flow elements (Shopify Plus only) | From $99/mo (Standard) | From $499/mo (Plus) |
| Product Image Testing Test different product images to maximize conversions | Included (Standard plan) | Not available |
| Custom Code Testing Test custom JavaScript, CSS, or Liquid code | From $99/mo (Standard and above) | Not available |
| Visual Editor No-code editor for content and design changes | Advanced visual editor (Basic plan) | Basic visual editor |
| Profit & COGS Tracking Track revenue, profit metrics, and cost of goods sold | Revenue, profit, COGS tracking | Revenue, profit, COGS tracking |
| Personalization Show different content to different audiences | Audience targeting & personalization | Audience targeting & personalization |
| Combination Tests Test multiple variables simultaneously (e.g., price + shipping together) | Partial via custom code — cannot combine price + shipping | Full combination testing (Blue $999/mo) |
| Analytics Dashboard Real-time test results and insights | 100+ metrics, Bayesian stats, COGS analytics | Custom events, Bayesian stats, COGS analytics |
| Customer Support Support channels and response time | Live chat, email, instant response, Slack (Premium) | Email; Slack on Plus ($499/mo) only |
| Customer Rating Shopify App Store reviews | ⭐ 5.0 (92 reviews) | ⭐ 4.8 (117 reviews) |
Detailed Comparison
The Real CostTo get price + shipping + checkout testing:
Elevate: $99/month ($1,188/year)
Intelligems: $499/month ($5,988/year)
You save: $400/month = $4,800/year
Pricing at ScaleThe bigger you grow, the more you save with Elevate:
Under 5,000 orders/month: 3-5x cheaper
5,000-10,000 orders/month: 2-5x cheaper
Above 10,000 orders/month: 2-10x cheaper
Elevate pricing stays flat. Intelligems scales up dramatically.
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Key Differences
Setup TimeElevate: 5 minutes, zero code required
Intelligems: 15-30 minutes, technical setup needed
Winner: Elevate is 3x faster
Visual EditorElevate: Advanced visual editor on $49 plan
Intelligems: Basic editor, more code-focused
Winner: Elevate for non-technical teams
Price TestingElevate: Available at $99/month (Standard plan)
Intelligems: Available at $499/month (Plus plan) - NOT available on $79 Core plan
Winner: Elevate is 80% cheaper for price testing
Shipping TestingElevate: $99/month (Standard plan)
Intelligems: $499/month (Plus plan)
Winner: Elevate is 80% cheaper for shipping testing
Product Image TestingElevate: Included in Standard plan ($99/mo)
Intelligems: Not available
Winner: Elevate (exclusive feature)
Custom Code TestingElevate: Available on Standard plan and above ($99/mo+)
Intelligems: Not available
Winner: Elevate (exclusive feature)
Profit & COGS TrackingElevate: Revenue, profit metrics, COGS tracking
Intelligems: Revenue, profit metrics, COGS tracking
Winner: Both offer the same core profit tracking capabilities.
Combination TestingElevate: Partial support via custom code. Cannot test price + shipping simultaneously. Tests run sequentially.
Intelligems: Full combination testing (test price + shipping + offers together). Available on Blue tier ($999/month).
Winner: Intelligems for multi-variable optimization. Elevate works for 90% of stores who can test sequentially.
Customer SupportElevate: Live chat (all plans), email, Slack channel (Premium tier)
Intelligems: Email (all plans), Slack channel (Plus tier $499/mo and above only)
Winner: Elevate for accessibility. Live chat on all plans vs email-only on lower tiers.
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What Real Users Say
Elevate Users (5.0 stars, 91 reviews)"Really impressed with the features and the ease of use. So much better than just changing things without testing how it affects customers."
Mindless Labs
"Elevate has helped us A/B test our pricing, showing actual data instead of just guessing. Kevin from customer service has been incredibly helpful and prompt."
Clean Screens
"Very useful application. Not many issues. Easy to create A/B tests and run them quickly. Customer service is also top notch."
Futurax Health
Common themes: Fast setup, responsive support, clear analytics, great value
Intelligems Users (4.8 stars, 117 reviews)"Before Intelligems, we were using 3 different testing tools. Intelligems helped us cut down on SaaS cost while simultaneously updating our testing suite."
Verified user
"We've had a great experience with Intelligems. The customizable metrics have been especially helpful, and the automated feedback on phasing, test progress, and recommendations for sample sizing has provided valuable guidance."
Verified user
"Absolutely incredible experience with Intelligems. Their software helped us methodically price test all of our products to help us find the most profitable numbers."
Verified user
Common themes: Replaced multiple tools, advanced profit analytics, great for complex testing, strong enterprise support
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When to Choose Each Tool
Choose Elevate if:You want powerful testing at $99/month instead of $499
Your team isn't technical and needs a visual editor
You need fast setup (5 minutes vs 30 minutes)
You're doing $50K-$10M/month in revenue
You can test variables sequentially instead of simultaneously
You want live chat support on all plans
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Choose Intelligems if:You need combination tests (price + shipping simultaneously)
You're running $10M+/month in revenue
You have a dedicated CRO team running tests full-time
Budget isn't a constraint ($999/month for full features)
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Real-World Scenarios
Small DTC Brand ($100K-$500K/month)Situation: 2-person team, testing for the first time, limited budget
Choose: Elevate
Why: $49 entry point, 5-minute setup, visual editor means your marketer can run tests without developer help.
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Growing Brand ($1M-$5M/month)Situation: Physical products with variable COGS, need profit tracking
Choose: Elevate (most cases) or Intelligems (if budget allows)
Why: Both offer profit tracking. Elevate delivers it at $99/month. Intelligems at $499/month.
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Shopify Plus Brand ($5M-$20M/month)Situation: Dedicated growth team, running 5-10 tests per month
Choose: Elevate (80% of stores) or Intelligems (20%)
Elevate if: You optimize for revenue and want fastest deployment at lower cost
Intelligems if: You need Blue tier combination testing and have budget for $999/month
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First-Time A/B TesterSituation: Never run tests before, want something that works immediately
Choose: Elevate
Why: Visual editor, AI test suggestions, 5-minute setup, 14-day trial. Launch your first test today without technical help.
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The Bottom Line
For 80% of Shopify stores: Elevate delivers the same core testing features at $99/month instead of $499/month. You save $4,800/year and get faster setup, visual editor, and live chat support.
For 20% of stores: Intelligems makes sense if you need true combination testing (price + shipping simultaneously) and have budget for the $999/month Blue tier.
Last updated: January 25, 2026
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