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Stop managing commissions.
Start motivating reps.

Polaris IT automates incentive compensation from plan design to payout — eliminating errors, disputes, and spreadsheet chaos for good.

3×
Faster commission cycles
99%
Payout accuracy
40%
Reduction in rep disputes
850+
Companies worldwide
Platform capabilities

Everything commissions,
in one place

From plan design to payout statements, Polaris IT handles every step so your team can focus on selling.

Automated calculations

Connect any data source — Salesforce, HubSpot, CSV — and let Polaris IT handle all comp logic automatically, every period.

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Real-time rep dashboards

Reps see exactly where they stand against quota, projected earnings, and deal impact — reducing "shadow accounting" by 90%.

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Plan designer

Build any comp structure — OTE, tiered, MBO, SPIFFs, accelerators — with a visual plan builder. No engineering required.

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100+ integrations

Sync with Salesforce, HubSpot, NetSuite, Workday, and more. Data flows in automatically. No manual exports, no lag.

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Audit trail & compliance

Every calculation is logged, versioned, and auditable. SOC 2 Type II certified. SOX-compliant workflows built in.

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AI-powered insights

Identify at-risk reps, model plan changes before they go live, and get AI explanations for any payout discrepancy.

For finance & ops

Close the books faster, not later

Finance teams lose weeks every quarter reconciling spreadsheets. Polaris IT gives you a single source of truth — with approval workflows, journal entry exports, and GL sync built in.

  • One-click Netsuite & Sage sync
  • Automated accruals and journal entries
  • SOX-compliant audit logs
  • Multi-currency and global entity support
Finance overview →

Q3 Commission Summary

Total payroll$842,400
Reps paid148
Processing time2.1 hours ↓
Disputes0 ✓
Why switch

Polaris IT vs the alternatives

See how we stack up against spreadsheets and legacy tools.

Capability Polaris IT Spreadsheets Legacy ICM
Automated calculations
Real-time rep visibility
CRM / ERP integrationsPartial
Implementation time< 1 weekImmediate3–6 months
AI-powered insights
Audit trail & SOXPartial
Mobile rep dashboards

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Industries

Built for how your industry sells

Commission complexity varies by industry. Polaris IT has pre-built plan templates, integrations, and workflows for every vertical.

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Technology & SaaS

ARR-based comp, renewal splits, expansion incentives

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Financial Services

Regulatory compliance, complex tiered structures

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Medical Devices & Life Sciences

Territory-based, specialty incentives, FDA alignment

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Manufacturing & Distribution

Channel partner comp, volume tiers, rebate programs

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Media & Entertainment

Advertising sales, audience-based metrics, agency splits

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Retail & Wholesale

Multi-location, seasonal plans, floor rep incentives

Technology & SaaS

Commission plans as complex as your business model

SaaS companies face unique compensation challenges — ARR splits, churn penalties, expansion credit, multi-year deal structures, and product-line incentives. Polaris IT handles all of it, with pre-built SaaS comp templates that model your specific motion.

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ARR & renewal creditingAutomatically split credit between new ARR, expansion, and renewals with configurable rules per plan.
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Multi-product incentivesWeight commissions by product margin, strategic importance, or cross-sell targets.
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Rep & overlay splitsHandle AE/SE overlays, SDR sourcing credit, and CSM expansion splits without manual math.
See SaaS plan templates →
Resources

The ICM knowledge hub

Guides, templates, webinars, and tools to help you build and scale world-class sales compensation programs.

📚 New Report

2025 State of Sales Compensation Report

We surveyed 1,200 revenue leaders across North America and Europe. Here's what we found about comp plan design, rep satisfaction, and what top performers do differently.

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All Guides Webinars Templates Tools
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Guide
The Ultimate Commission Plan Design Checklist
12-step framework used by 500+ RevOps leaders to build comp plans that drive the right behaviors.
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Webinar
How to Reduce Commission Disputes by 80%
On-demand recording: practical tactics RevOps teams use to drive toward near-zero commission disputes.
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Template
SaaS AE Commission Plan Template
Pre-built comp structure with OTE calculator, quota bands, and accelerator tables — ready to customize.
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Tool
ROI Calculator: Cost of Manual Commissions
Enter your team size and see exactly how much time and money you're losing each quarter.
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Guide
CFO's Guide to Incentive Compensation
How finance leaders align comp strategy with business outcomes and control commission expense.
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Webinar
AI in Compensation: What's Real vs. Hype
Live panel with 3 CROs on where AI actually moves the needle in comp planning and administration.
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Template
SDR Compensation Plan Template
Designed for pipeline-focused roles with activity and MQL-based incentive structures.
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Guide
Territory & Quota Design Playbook
How top revenue teams design equitable territories and quotas that drive balanced performance.
Tool
Comp Plan Equity Analyzer
Upload your current plan and get an equity score with recommendations to close the gap.
Blog

Insights on commissions,
comp, and revenue

Expert perspectives on ICM trends, plan design, and how to motivate revenue teams.

Featured · ICM Strategy

Why 73% of Revenue Teams Still Run Commissions in Spreadsheets — And How to Fix It

We analyzed 1,200 companies. The results are alarming — and fixable. Here's the full breakdown plus a 4-step migration path.

✍️ Alex Thompson·📅 Jun 12, 2025·⏱ 8 min read
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All posts Strategy Rev Ops Finance Product
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Strategy
5 Commission Plan Structures That Actually Motivate Mid-Market Reps
Most plans incentivize the top 20% and ignore the rest. Here's how to design for the full bell curve.
Maya Chen·May 30, 2025·6 min
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Rev Ops
How to Build a RevOps Tech Stack That Doesn't Break Commission Calculations
Data fragmentation is the silent killer of commission accuracy. Here's how to fix the pipeline.
James Park·May 22, 2025·7 min
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Finance
Commission Accruals Done Right: A Finance Leader's Guide
The month-end accrual process for variable comp is often the messiest part of close. It doesn't have to be.
Sarah Liu·May 14, 2025·5 min
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Strategy
The Hidden Cost of Commission Disputes — And How to Eliminate Them
Disputes average 4.5 hours to resolve per rep. Here's what's actually driving them and how to stop them.
Alex Thompson·May 6, 2025·6 min
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Product
What's New in Polaris IT: AI Plan Explainer & Statement Intelligence
Our latest release lets reps ask questions about their comp in plain English and get instant answers.
Product Team·Apr 28, 2025·4 min
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Rev Ops
Salesforce + Polaris IT: The Complete Integration Guide
Step-by-step walkthrough of syncing your CRM data to power accurate, real-time commission calculations.
Jordan Walsh·Apr 18, 2025·9 min

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Pricing

Simple pricing.
No surprise invoices.

Every plan includes unlimited commission calculations, full audit trails, and dedicated support.

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Starter
$299
per month · up to 25 payees
For growing teams ready to move off spreadsheets and run commissions with confidence.
  • Up to 25 payees
  • Automated calculations
  • CRM integration (1 source)
  • Rep dashboards
  • Email support
  • Standard audit trail
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Enterprise
Custom
Unlimited payees · custom terms
For large organizations with global teams, complex hierarchies, and custom compliance needs.
  • Unlimited payees
  • Custom integrations & API
  • SSO / SAML / SCIM
  • Dedicated implementation team
  • SLA-backed uptime
  • Custom data retention
  • Executive business reviews
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