What are the most reliable sales compensation tools for mid-sized companies?

Manual workarounds and pieced-together tools are starting to cause bottlenecks, so we’re in the market for a reliable, scalable sales compensation platform that works well for mid-sized companies.

Here’s what we’re hoping to find:

• Accurate, automated commission tracking
• Support for multi-tiered and custom comp plans
• Clear visibility for reps and actionable reporting for leadership
• Smooth integrations with Salesforce and payroll tools

We’re currently evaluating a few highly rated options on G2:

• Salesforce Spiff – Seems tightly integrated with Salesforce and strong on automation. Is it reliable for handling varied comp structures at mid-scale?
• Everstage – Stands out for its focus on rep transparency and ease of use. How well does it perform as comp plans grow in complexity?
• CaptivateIQ – Known for flexibility and modeling capabilities. Is it consistent and low-maintenance with 100+ users?
• Qobra – Looks promising for intuitive comp tracking. Any success stories from mid-sized companies?
• Xactly Incent – A mature platform with robust features. Is it still agile enough for non-enterprise orgs?

If you’re part of a mid-sized company (say, 50–500 reps) and have real-world experience with any of these tools, I’d love to hear your thoughts—especially around consistency, support, and implementation. Every insight helps!