Start with the job
Write the job in one sentence. Then find the row that matches it.
| If your sentence is… | Start with | Full comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Reps drive a route, take orders and must keep working without a signal. | SimplyDepo | Retailens vs SimplyDepo |
| Field people complete tasks, and you need SKU-level image recognition. | GoSpotCheck by FORM | Retailens vs GoSpotCheck |
| You want a merchandising and retail execution suite for field programs. | Repsly | Alternatives to Repsly |
| Your retail execution already runs in Salesforce. | Salesforce Consumer Goods Cloud | Alternatives to Repsly |
| HQ sets a dated standard, and stores prove it with photos that a person grades. | Retailens | Book a demo |
If the last row is your sentence, book a demo. We look at your stores and campaigns, show grading and reports, and answer your questions. Want to look first? Watch the release videos.
Retailens vs SimplyDepo
SimplyDepo is a field-rep app. Reps visit stores, take photos, take orders and keep working offline. Retailens is for HQ teams whose stores send photo proof against a campaign standard.
| Retailens | SimplyDepo | |
|---|---|---|
| Main job | HQ campaign standard, proved with store photos | Field-rep visits, merchandising and reorder |
| Who takes the photos | Partner and store users who already work with the store | Field reps on a route |
| Works offline | No. Online upload; drafts saved on the server | Yes |
| Takes orders | No | Yes, order capture and reorder |
| Pricing unit | Per store, per year | Per rep |
Competitor rows summarize each vendor's public claims.
When SimplyDepo is the better choice. The person in the aisle is a rep who does not work for the store. That rep takes orders during the visit. The work has to continue when there is no signal, and you budget by the number of reps. In that case, start with SimplyDepo.
When Retailens fits better. The people already in your stores should prove an HQ standard with photos, a person on your team grades the result, and you budget by store. If that sounds like you, book a demo. Full details: Retailens vs SimplyDepo.
Retailens vs GoSpotCheck by FORM
GoSpotCheck is now a FORM company. In February 2026, FORM combined with the image recognition business of Trax. GoSpotCheck describes itself as a task management, image recognition and business intelligence platform for field execution.
| Retailens | GoSpotCheck by FORM | |
|---|---|---|
| Main job | Campaign standards with reference photos | Tasks, image recognition and reporting for field execution |
| How work is organized | Dated campaigns sent to the stores that should see them | Tasks assigned to field people |
| Image recognition | No SKU recognition. Each customer can turn on AI pre-score, which compares a photo with your reference photo | SKU-level image recognition |
| Scoring | A person sets the official grade with a heart. With scoring turned on, criteria with points per touchpoint | Task completion, field answers and automated planogram scoring (checked 7 Oct 2026) |
| Works offline | No. Online upload; drafts saved on the server | Offline mode |
| Pricing unit | Per store, per year | Per user |
Competitor rows summarize each vendor's public claims.
When GoSpotCheck by FORM is the better choice. Your program is a list of tasks for field people who visit stores they don't staff. You need SKU-level image recognition or automated planogram scoring. The work never really closes, or your field teams need offline mode. In those cases, start with GoSpotCheck by FORM.
When Retailens fits better. You publish a campaign with dates, the stores themselves upload photos against your reference, and a person grades each touchpoint. If that is the job, book a demo. Full details: Retailens vs GoSpotCheck.
Retailens and Repsly
Repsly sits in merchandising and retail execution for field programs. Its site also lists AI image recognition, called ShelfScan.
| Retailens | Repsly | |
|---|---|---|
| Main job | HQ campaign standard, proved with store photos | Merchandising and retail execution for field programs |
| Image recognition | No SKU recognition. Each customer can turn on AI pre-score against a reference photo | AI image recognition (ShelfScan) |
Competitor rows summarize each vendor's public claims.
When Repsly is the better choice. You run field teams for merchandising and retail execution and want one suite for that work, including shelf image recognition with ShelfScan.
If you already use Salesforce. Salesforce Consumer Goods Cloud is an enterprise retail execution suite inside Salesforce. If your retail execution already runs there, stay with it. It is usually bought by a different team than Retailens.
When Retailens fits better. You want the people in your stores to send photo proof against an HQ standard, and you want a person to set the grade. Book a demo and we'll look at your stores and campaigns. Full details: Alternatives to Repsly.
What Retailens does
As of 15 Oct 2026.
- HQ publishes dated campaigns with touchpoints, reference photos and written requirements, aimed at the regions, partners and stores that should see them.
- Partner and store users upload photos online from the camera, gallery or desktop. Drafts are saved on the server.
- A person sets the official grade with a heart. Reviewers comment on photos and mention teammates.
- Each customer can turn on AI pre-score, touchpoint by touchpoint, and video proof, so stores add a short clip next to their photos.
- Open correction reminders sit in one list until HQ resolves them.
- A PDF report per store once its review is complete. With scoring turned on, an Excel scoring report per campaign.
- Partner and store leaderboards and a completion trend.
- Priced per store, per year.
If you need offline capture, order taking or SKU image recognition, start with SimplyDepo or GoSpotCheck by FORM.
Where these facts come from
Every competitor fact comes from the vendor's own public site and shows the date we checked it. Products change, so if a date looks old, check the vendor's site.