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# Compass

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> Compass is retail intelligence software that provides fast-moving consumer goods pricing, promotion, and assortment insights.
> 
> Verdict: Rated \*\*\*\* by 0 users. Top-rated for **Overall Quality**.

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## Overview

### Who Uses Compass?

Compass is used by CPG brands, retailers, category managers, pricing analysts, and merchandising professionals in the fast-moving consumer goods industry.

## About the vendor

- **Company**: SPINS
- **Founded**: 1997

## Commercial Context

- **Target Audience**: 51–200, 201–500, 501–1 000, 1 001–5 000, 5 001–10 000, 10 000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: United States

## Features

- Business Intelligence
- Competitive Benchmarking
- Dashboard
- Price Optimization

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- Knowledge Base
- Phone Support

## Category

- [Retail Intelligence](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/34633/retail-intelligence/software)

## Alternatives

1. [Tableau](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/77260/tableau) — 4.6/5 (2351 reviews)
2. [Databricks](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/148499/databricks) — 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
3. [Bizom](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/146321/bizom) — 5.0/5 (10 reviews)
4. [ThoughtSpot](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/189213/thoughtspot-embedded-analytics) — 4.0/5 (2 reviews)
5. [Crisp Data Platform](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/220161/crisp-data-platform) — 5.0/5 (2 reviews)

## Links

- [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1097242/Compass)

## This page is available in the following languages

| Locale | URL |
| en | <https://www.capterra.com/p/10042455/Compass/> |
| en-AE | <https://www.capterra.ae/software/1097242/Compass> |
| en-AU | <https://www.capterra.com.au/software/1097242/Compass> |
| en-CA | <https://www.capterra.ca/software/1097242/Compass> |
| en-GB | <https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/1097242/Compass> |
| en-IE | <https://www.capterra.ie/software/1097242/Compass> |
| en-IL | <https://www.capterra.co.il/software/1097242/Compass> |
| en-IN | <https://www.capterra.in/software/1097242/Compass> |
| en-NZ | <https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/1097242/Compass> |
| en-SG | <https://www.capterra.com.sg/software/1097242/Compass> |
| en-ZA | <https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1097242/Compass> |

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