Northbeam
Multi-touch attribution and media mix modeling for performance-driven DTC brands
Northbeam is a serious attribution tool for brands that have outgrown platform-reported ROAS and need incrementality-based budget guidance. The custom pricing and setup complexity mean it rewards brands with both the scale and the analytical sophistication to act on its output.
Best for: Performance-driven DTC brands spending $50K+ per month on paid media who need trustworthy, cookieless multi-touch attribution to guide budget allocation.
About Northbeam
Northbeam is a marketing intelligence and attribution platform that uses first-party data and machine-learning media mix modeling to reveal which channels and campaigns drive the most profitable revenue. It connects to Shopify and all major ad platforms to provide a unified, cookieless attribution view. DTC brands and performance-marketing agencies use it to allocate budgets toward the highest-profit channels.
Key features
- First-party data-based multi-touch attribution and media mix modeling without relying on third-party cookies
- Channel and campaign-level profit contribution view, not just revenue or ROAS
- Predictive budget allocation recommendations based on modeled incrementality
- Real-time spend pacing and performance alerts across ad platforms
- Shopify and ad platform integrations (Meta, Google, TikTok, Snapchat, Pinterest) all in one view
- Designed for both in-house teams and agencies managing multiple DTC brand accounts
Pros & cons
Pros
- Cookie-independent, first-party attribution is more durable than pixel-based approaches post-iOS 14
- Media mix modeling provides incrementality estimates that platform-reported ROAS cannot
- Genuinely helps brands shift budget toward highest-margin channels rather than highest-reported-revenue ones
- Strong adoption among leading DTC agencies as a trusted attribution layer
Cons
- Custom pricing with no published rates makes it difficult to evaluate without a sales call
- Implementation and data interpretation have a learning curve requiring analyst support
- Best suited to brands with significant paid media spend; ROI is unclear at smaller budgets
Supported platforms
northbeam.io
- Category
- Pricing & Profit
- Pricing
- Custom pricing; demo required
- Free trial
- No
- Affiliate program
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Northbeam FAQ
How much does Northbeam cost?
Northbeam pricing: Custom pricing; demo required.
Does Northbeam work with Shopify, DTC?
Yes. Northbeam supports Shopify, DTC.
Does Northbeam have a free trial?
Northbeam does not advertise a free trial; check their site for current offers.
Who is Northbeam best for?
Performance-driven DTC brands spending $50K+ per month on paid media who need trustworthy, cookieless multi-touch attribution to guide budget allocation.
What are the best Northbeam alternatives?
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