CommentSold vs Tolstoy
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| Figure | CommentSold | Tolstoy |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $1,496/mo | $8/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 4 | 9 |
| Spec score · Live Shopping Platforms | 8.1 (#7) | 7.3 (#20) |
| Spec score · Social Commerce Software | 8.2 (#9) | 7.2 (#24) |
| Spec score · Video Commerce Platforms | 8.1 (#5) | 7.3 (#10) |
| Integrations | The company lists Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, Shopify, Stripe, Sezzle, PayPal, Square, Avalara, Intercom, TikTok, Klarna, Redo, Seel, Disco, and Affirm as integrations. | Featured connections include Shopify, TikTok Shop, Google Drive, Meta Ads, Klaviyo, and Gorgias. |
| Product | CommentSold describes itself as an all-in-one video-first e-commerce platform with a website builder, mobile app, live selling, shoppable clips, and inventory, fulfillment, and returns management. | Tolstoy describes itself as an AI ecommerce platform for creating product content, publishing shoppable video and onsite experiences, and guiding shoppers with catalog-powered recommendations. |
Plans
CommentSold
- Starter$1,496 a month
- Starter with AI$2,496 a month
- Small Business$4,995 a month
- Large Business$9,994 a month
Tolstoy
- Starter$8 a month
- Starter$96 a year
- Plus$29 a month
- Plus$348 a year
- Pro$129 a month
- Pro$1,548 a year
- Max$299 a month
- Max$3,588 a year
- EnterprisePriced on request
In their own words
CommentSold
CommentSold combines live video selling, shoppable clips, a website builder and a branded mobile app with inventory, fulfillment and returns management. Sellers can simulcast live sales to Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, their website and branded apps; buyers can use comment-based auto-invoicing or express checkout. The iOS and Android app supports live selling, video shopping and unlimited push notifications. Shoppable clips can tag products, be brought in from TikTok and Instagram, and appear in a scrollable app feed. CommentSold also says its tools automate invoicing and video creation while managing inventory and shipping. Listed integrations include social platforms, payment services and commerce tools such as Shopify, Stripe, PayPal, Square and Klaviyo. The Klaviyo connection can sync customer contact details and opt-in status, and import six months of order history. Plans start at $149/mo plus 6% of sales, with a 15-day free trial. Starter lists chat and email support; Small Business and Large Business include priority chat and phone support, and an Open API. CommentSold describes its audience as small and mid-sized retailers, with plans for businesses from small to enterprise.
Tolstoy
Tolstoy is a web-based AI ecommerce platform for producing product content, publishing shoppable experiences, and helping shoppers choose items. AI Studio creates product images, videos, and ads through reusable workflows based on a brand’s Brand DNA. AI Player publishes product videos and user-generated content across a site, app, email, and SMS. The AI Sales Agent uses a product catalog to answer questions about fit, features, and differences, then recommend products. Product catalog synchronization and shoppable content are supported. Featured connections include Shopify, TikTok Shop, Google Drive, Meta Ads, Klaviyo, and Gorgias; Canva, Higgsfield, Billo, D-ID, and AdSpy are marked as limited connections. Tolstoy offers a free option without a card, with eligible accounts able to publish unlimited on-site views for 30 days. Paid plans start at $8 a month, billed $96 yearly. Higher plans provide larger allowances, while Enterprise has custom usage, implementation, and dedicated support.