The channel software landscape is experiencing a significant shake-up. The recent merger of Allbound and Channel Mechanics to form a new entity, Channelscaler, marks a pivotal moment in the industry. For customers of both platforms, this news brings more than just a new brand name; it brings the certainty of a mandatory migration to a new, combined platform. This forced transition creates a period of uncertainty and a critical crossroads for your partner program.
If you're facing this migration and looking for an alternative to switch before the transition dictates your next move, this is the perfect moment to explore what a truly modern, stable, and AI-powered platform can offer. It’s time to look at Journeybee.
Why a Forced Migration is the Perfect Time to Re-evaluate
A mandatory platform migration is a major undertaking. It means a new learning curve for your team and your partners, potential disruption to your workflows, and uncertainty about the future product roadmap and feature set.
Instead of passively waiting for these changes, you can use this moment as a strategic opportunity to upgrade. It’s a chance to intentionally choose a platform that not only meets your current needs but is built for the future of partner ecosystems—a future defined by ease of use, deep integration, and intelligent automation.
Introducing Journeybee: The Modern, Stable Alternative
Journeybee is designed from the ground up to address the shortcomings of legacy PRMs. Underpinned by a powerful AI engine, it offers a stable, intuitive, and powerful solution for companies that want to avoid platform uncertainty and immediately elevate their partner experience.
Here’s how Journeybee provides a seamless and future-proof alternative:
A True No-Code Platform for Agility
Instead of grappling with the potential complexities of a newly merged platform, Journeybee’s no-code architecture puts you in complete control. Your channel managers can easily build and modify workflows, update portal content, and launch new initiatives without filing a single IT ticket. This agility is critical when you need to adapt quickly to market changes, not a new software roadmap.
Deep, 2-Way CRM Integration You Can Trust
During a transition, the integrity of your CRM data is paramount. Journeybee offers deep, bi-directional integration with all major CRMs, including Salesforce, HubSpot, and Pipedrive. This ensures a single source of truth that is stable, reliable, and always accurate.
Personalised Partner Portals with a Stunning UI Design
Don't force your partners to learn another clunky, unfamiliar interface. Journeybee prioritizes the Partner Experience (PX) with personalised partner portals that are clean, modern, and incredibly intuitive. The beautiful UI design ensures partners can find what they need effortlessly, boosting engagement and adoption from day one.
Custom Digital Rooms for High-Impact Co-Selling
Move beyond email chains. Journeybee empowers you and your partners with custom digital rooms—secure, shared workspaces for co-selling and collaboration. Create a dedicated room for a high-value deal or a joint marketing campaign to accelerate deals and strengthen partner alignment.
An Integrated Project Management Suite
Successful partner initiatives are complex projects. Journeybee includes a built-in project management suite that allows you to plan and execute joint go-to-market strategies with your partners. Assign tasks, set deadlines, track progress, and manage MDF budgets collaboratively.
Advanced Distributor Management for Resellers
For companies with multi-tier channels, Journeybee offers an advanced distributor management module. It simplifies the complexities of managing tiered partner levels, passing leads through distributors to resellers, and tracking performance across the entire ecosystem.
A Clear Path Forward: Pricing & Predictability
During a period of platform transition, budget predictability is a primary concern. This is where the difference between the new Channelscaler entity and Journeybee becomes critically important.
Channelscaler: The Uncertainty of a New Pricing Model
A merger inevitably leads to a consolidated product and a new pricing structure. For existing Allbound and Channel Mechanics customers, this introduces significant financial unknowns. Historically, such mergers often result in higher, more complex pricing tiers designed to increase revenue. You will likely face a custom quote process with little transparency, making it difficult to forecast your budget and the long-term total cost of ownership (TCO).
Journeybee: Transparent, Affordable, and Scalable
Journeybee offers a clear and predictable alternative. The pricing model is designed for transparency and scalability, eliminating financial surprises.
- Accessible Starting Point: Get started with an out-of-the-box solution from just $99 per seat.
- Predictable Growth: Build a full-featured, enterprise-grade program with add-ons like distributor management and a branded LMS from $699 per month.
This transparent model provides the budget stability you need during a time of uncertainty and ensures a significantly lower TCO.
Conclusion: Take Control of Your Channel's Future
The merger of Allbound and Channel Mechanics into Channelscaler has created a moment of decision for their customers. You can either wait for the uncertainty of a new platform and pricing model, or you can take control of your destiny and migrate to a stable, modern, and intelligent platform built for the future.
Don't let your partner program's success be dictated by someone else's corporate roadmap.
Book a personalised demo of Journeybee today and see why it’s the best alternative to navigate the Channelscaler transition with confidence.