What does Elevar do?
Server-side tracking and Conversions API integration for Shopify. As a leading solution in the Tracking & Analytics space for Shopify, it typically provides the following core capabilities:
Pros & Cons of Elevar
What it gets right
- • Highly accurate tracking foundation
- • Excellent documentation
- • Industry standard for GTM on Shopify
Where it falls short
- • Expensive monthly recurring cost for a data layer
- • Requires technical GTM knowledge to fully utilize
- • The free CAPI Shield method achieves the same result for $0
The Pricing Trap: How Elevar Scales
"Priced on order volume. As you scale past 1,000 orders per month, the cost increases significantly for the exact same server infrastructure."
Architectural Verdict
Unlike Elevar, which relies heavily on browser-side scripts and pixels that are easily blocked by iOS and ad-blockers, CAPI Shield & GTM Server-Side utilizes a pure server-to-server architecture. This guarantees up to 20-40% higher data accuracy by completely bypassing browser limitations.
See exactly how much you can save
Adjust the sliders below to calculate your instant savings by migrating away from Elevar.
How to migrate to CAPI Shield & GTM Server-Side
Migrating away from Elevar requires following this exact architectural path to prevent data loss and ensure a seamless cutover:
- Step 1: Export all historical data (CSV/JSON) directly from the Elevar admin dashboard before canceling your subscription to prevent data loss.
- Step 2: Install and configure CAPI Shield & GTM Server-Side, using our free blueprint to map your existing data structures to the new system.
- Step 3: Run both systems in parallel for a 7-day testing phase to verify data parity, then officially uninstall Elevar from your Shopify store.
