Why Surfwriter?
CloudComp - The Best Tool for Sales Commission Management in Salesforce
Better Sales Commission Tracking - Less Time and Money
CloudComp is a Salesforce certified “plugin” (app) that natively extends your CRM into an enterprise-grade sales performance and commission tracking engine – in minutes; not days, weeks or months!
Why Buy a Commission Platform When There's a Plugin?
No new external platform, no duplicate data, no risky external syncs. And you can do it yourself with button-click admin skills or with expert support from Surfwriter. Ether way, our “Plugin” model beats the legacy vendors hands-down and saves you time and money!
Implement Your Way - From DIY to Fully Supported
CloudComp is Disrupting the SCM Market - You Win!
Say goodbye to slow, expensive vendors and high-touch implementations of complex 3rd party SaaS platforms. CloudComp is AI/DIY self-service setup ready and fully Salesforce native. From rapid DIY to fully supported implementations – CloudComp adapts to how you work best, getting you better results in less time with higher flexibility and lower TCO.
Why Surfwriter?
Surfwriter Extends Salesforce for Sales Commission Management
Implement Your Way - From DIY to Fully Supported
CloudComp delivers powerful, enterprise-grade commission management – directly inside Salesforce – Install and implement yourself or with full support from Surfwriter.
Zero middleware, zero delays, and zero compromises.
CloudComp is Disrupting the SCM Market - You Win
Say goodbye to slow, expensive vendors and high-touch implementations of complex proprietary software platforms. CloudComp is AI/DIY self-service setup ready and fully Salesforce native. From DIY to fully supported implementations – CloudComp adapts to how you work best, getting you better results in less time with higher flexibility and lower TCO.
Why Buy a Commission Platform When There's a Plugin?
CloudComp is a Salesforce certified plugin (app) that natively extends your CRM into an enterprise-grade sales performance and commission tracking engine – in minutes; not days, weeks or months. No new external platform, no duplicate data, no risky external syncs. And you can do it yourself with button-click admin skills or with expert support from Surfwriter.
Why Surfwriter?
Surfwriter Extends Salesforce for Sales Commission Management
Implement Your Way - From DIY to Fully Supported
CloudComp delivers powerful, enterprise-grade commission management – directly inside Salesforce – Install and implement yourself or with full support from Surfwriter.
Zero middleware, zero delays, and zero compromises.
CloudComp is Disrupting the SCM Market - You Win
Say goodbye to slow, expensive vendors and high-touch implementations of complex proprietary software platforms. CloudComp is AI/DIY self-service setup ready and fully Salesforce native. From DIY to fully supported implementations – CloudComp adapts to how you work best, getting you better results in less time with higher flexibility and lower TCO.
Why Buy a Commission Platform When There's a Plugin?
CloudComp is a Salesforce certified plugin (app) that natively extends your CRM into an enterprise-grade sales performance and commission tracking engine – in minutes; not days, weeks or months. No new external platform, no duplicate data, no risky external syncs. And you can do it yourself with button-click admin skills or with expert support from Surfwriter.
Sales Commissions - Your Way
Whether you prefer a DIY approach or fully supported implementation: Surfwriter makes it easy to create and automate your compensation plans right inside of Salesforce — faster and with less friction than traditional software vendors offering legacy, high-touch business models.
Create - Quick Intuitive Setup - DIY Or With Expert Support
Salesforce Administrators and RevOps teams can build and test quotas and comp plans in real time, using CloudComp’s no-code configuration tools. Or, let our expert team help you stand up advanced compensation logic quickly through our optional professional services. Either way, setup is faster and more flexible than legacy vendors who do not offer a modern platform that you can set up yourself.
Automate - Make Salesforce Your Sales Performance Engine
Run commissions on any object or metric: revenue, margin, quantity, subscriptions day in and day out – without time-consuming manual spreadsheets. Automatically apply logic from your tiers, rate tables, filters, and quotas to trigger payouts by paid dates, targets or milestones, or approval workflows.
Motivate - Guide Reps With Real-Time Commission Estimates
Guide your team’s selling choices in real-time to drive your most important business outcomes. CloudComp Assistant motivates your reps to sell what matters most to your bottom line with visual real-time commission estimates and deal configuration guidance personalized for each rep’s targets and plan.
Innovate - Upgrade Your Incentives to Accelerate Sales
Combine Salesforce’s no-code power with native CloudComp configurability and agility. Empower admins to drive change, not wait on dev cycles. Treat incentive compensation like the growth engine it is. Test new commission ideas by launching short-term spiffs and specials and see them exposed to reps immediately in CloudComp Assistant.


Surfwriter CloudComp Has
What You Need
Our CloudComp sales commission management plugin for Salesforce offers everything RevOps, finance, and sales teams need – without the bloated implementations and vendor lock-in for changes and updates.
Fully Native to Salesforce
- Runs entirely on the Salesforce platform
- Meets Salesforce Government Cloud certification standards
- No middleware, connectors, or external data movement
- Supports any standard or custom object (Opportunities, Subscriptions, Invoices, etc.)
Personalized Real-Time Commission Insights
- CloudComp Assistant: AI-guided selling with real-time commission guidance
- CloudComp Statement: Commission dashboard for trends, breakdowns, and history by period
- Personalized dashboards for every user — reps, managers, and finance teams
Multi-Currency + Dated FX Support
- Supports Advanced Currency Management
- Accurate conversions for global teams
- View and calculate commissions in user-specific currencies
Flexible Quota and Tier Logic
- Supports individual and team quotas
- Tiered rates, YTD attainment, and bonus logic
- Auto-calculates based on any data source or logic
Automated Payments, Draws, and Clawbacks
- Handles recoverable/non-recoverable draws
- Supports clawbacks and overrides
- Integrates with payroll or external ERP systems
Fast, Flexible Implementation Options
- Live in under 7 days with admin-led setup
- Use pre-built templates and guided configuration tools
- Or partner with Surfwriter for expert-led implementation and end-to-end support

CloudComp Feature Comparison
Feature | CloudComp | Spiff | CaptivateIQ | Xactly |
---|---|---|---|---|
Salesforce-native | ✅ Yes | ⚠️ Partial | ⚠️ No | ⚠️ Legacy hybrid |
Salesforce Government Cloud Certified | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | ❌ No | ⚠️ Partial |
Real-time commission visibility | ✅ Personalized dashboards | ✅ Supported | ⚠️ Batch logic | ⚠️ Complex setup |
Multi-tier quota attainment | ✅ Full support | ✅ Basic tiers | ✅ Complex logic | ✅ |
Multi-currency + FX rates | ✅ Native + dated FX | ⚠️ Limited | ⚠️ Limited | ✅ |
Payment automation | ✅ Draws + clawbacks | ⚠️ Manual setup | ⚠️ Custom logic | ✅ |
Implementation time | ⏱️ ~7 days | ⏱️ 6–10 weeks | ⏱️ 8–12 weeks | ⏱️ 3+ months |
Salesforce Admin-managed | ✅ 100% | ⚠️ Vendor-dependent | ⚠️ Consultant required | ⚠️ Heavy IT involvement |
Total cost of ownership | 💰 Low | 💰 High | 💰 High | 💰 Very high |

CloudComp FAQ
What is the best sales commission tool for Salesforce?
CloudComp is the best Salesforce-native commission tool for fast, flexible, and automated compensation management. It includes real-time dashboards, quota-based tiers, payment automation, and guided selling tools — all natively on the Salesforce platform.
Can you really install and implement CloudComp yourself in Salesforce?
Yes! You can install and implement CloudComp yourself in Salesforce. CloudComp is disrupting the sales commission market with it’s modern DIY/AI ready “plugin” delivery model and you win! All you need is solid Salesforce Administration skills, a clear understanding of your sales data, commission rules and the desire to choose a more modern path to sales commission automation where you don’t have to submit to the high cost and endless delays of legacy vendors and their high-touch software implementations. To get started: Download Surfwriter CloudComp from the Salesforce AppExchange. It’s FREE for 30 days, fully functional, no credit card required for install and no obligation to buy. If you need more support, just reach out to Surfwriter.
Why is CloudComp easier and less expensive to implement?
Because the Surfwriter CloudComp “plugin” architecture instantly and natively extends Salesforce with professional-grade sales commission management. This native app model obviously supports much faster implementations than the legacy software vendors are able to match with their complex proprietary platforms and their traditional “high-touch” implementations.
How is CloudComp different from Spiff, Xactly, QuotaPath or CaptivateIQ?
CloudComp is 100% native to Salesforce, meaning your commission data stays within Salesforce’s trusted infrastructure — with no middleware, API syncs, or external databases. This results in faster setup, tighter control, and Government Cloud-level security.
Does CloudComp support quota attainment?
Yes — CloudComp supports advanced quota structures, including multi-tier plans, YTD attainment, team quotas, and bonus triggers. Quotas can be driven by revenue, margin, quantity, or any custom metric.
How long does CloudComp take to implement?
Salesforce Admin-led (DIY) CloudComp implementations are live in less than one week, with no external consultants required. Supported implementations are completed in less than 30 days. Blended implementations (DIY + Support) are completed in 2-3 weeks.
Can CloudComp handle draws and clawbacks?
Yes — CloudComp supports both recoverable and non-recoverable draws, plus automated clawbacks, overrides, and payout delays based on custom logic.
Is CloudComp used by global teams?
Absolutely. CloudComp is used in the US, Canada, Europe, Australia, and beyond. It supports Advanced Currency Management, dated exchange rates, and local payout currencies.
Can CloudComp handle complex commission models?
Yes — CloudComp supports personalized, complex multi-tier, multi-quota compensation models for individuals and teams including manager overlays, accelerators, spiffs, bonuses, granular commission rates and more.
Is CloudComp approved for secure Salesforce environments?
Yes — CloudComp is certified for Salesforce Government Cloud, making it suitable for public sector, defense, and regulated industries where data must remain entirely within the Salesforce platform.
Start Your Free Evaluation
CloudComp includes a fully functional 30 day FREE evaluation, with the flexibility to go live using your button-click Salesforce admin skills, or with expert live support from Surfwriter.
You’ve got nothing to lose and everything to gain.