BRANCH VS Appsflyer

Attribution only works if the links behind it don’t break

Join the leaders that power connections for over 3.5 billion users and the top 200 apps, combining deep linking expertise with MMP capabilities to deliver clarity and actionable insights.

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100,000+ brands trust Branch

We’ve always been the best for owned and organic channels; now we lead in paid

Haven’t checked out Branch lately? We’ve got lots to show you!

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Predictive Aggregate Measurement (PAM)

Privacy doesn’t mean flying blind. PAM is attribution for a privacy-first world, giving you durable, future-ready measurement without compromising trust. On iOS, PAM reduces missing attribution claims by ~40%.

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Cost imports

Ingest and automate cost imports from every ad network and channel. No messy CSV uploads. No patchwork dashboards. Just one accurate, real-time source of truth for spend, performance, and ROI.

Household measurement

CTV and OTT ads drive mobile growth. Branch is the only provider that connects the dots across all devices to give you a complete picture of cross-screen engagement and ROI.

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Insights and analysis

Messy data is transformed into clear, actionable stories with AI-powered insights, one unified view across every source, and customizable visualizations so you can see what’s working and act on it, fast.

We don’t hit you with surprise fees

Your MMP might start with pricing that feels reasonable, but then sneak in extra fees or price jumps that cap your growth. Branch offers clear, transparent pricing with all core features included and your growth baked in from the start.

Predictable pricing is just the beginning. Branch gives you the visibility and insights to get the most out of your entire ad spend. With a complete view of every user journey across web, app, and every channel, you can see exactly how every touchpoint drives installs, bookings, or other key events. Our unmatched attribution coverage and Predictive Attribution Model (PAM) empower you to optimize spend, prove ROI, and accelerate growth — all backed by AI-powered insights, privacy-ready measurement, and responsive support.

Top brands pick Branch. Period.

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Linking that always works

The most reliable deep linking, including deferred deep linking, that never fails your users.

Data you trust

Accurate, deduped insights you can act on with confidence.

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Future-proof measurement

SKAN, AAK, Privacy Sandbox, and predictive models

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Fraud protection

Enterprise-grade defense available in every package.

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Enterprise grade

Best-in-class support, privacy and security, and breadth of use cases.

Transparent value

Simple, predictable pricing with no surprise hikes.

Branch vs AppsFlyer: The real story

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Attribution coverage

Unmatched, privacy-era attribution coverage for a complete picture of your data

Partial, SKAN-limited attribution. No cross-channel or privacy-era equivalent

Deep linking

Industry leader in deep linking, solving any linking edge case reliably and always

Inferior deferred deep linking performance; built as afterthought, with high use case failure

Ease of integration

Lightweight, open-source SDKs and superior G2 ratings on ease of use, admin, and set-up

Large, proprietary, closed source SDKs and siloed setup

Fraud protection

Accurately detect and block fraud with advanced insights

Incremental charge for fraud protection that makes pricing skyrocket year over year

Insights

Actionable, tailored reporting out-of-the-box for spotting trends, telling better stories, and optimizing every campaign faster

Limited cross-source visibility and less flexible reporting workflows require more manual data stitching and external tools

Security

Branch holds all certifications and leads in public security ratings

Poor security ratings and no support for HIPAA

Pricing

Simple, predictable pricing with transparent value

AppsFlyer customers consistently come to us with complaints about pricing increases each year

MTA where it counts

MTA for SANs combined with deduplicated cost data across all sources

Positions MTA as a differentiator, but it’s limited and creates noisy, overlapping credit

Holistic measurement

View iOS and Android platforms in a unified dashboard, plus get coverage for every marketing channel

Android and iOS dashboards are split

Web-to-app solution

Create and iterate with full audience segmentation and A/B testing

Static banners with limited customization and testing

Email solution

Battle tested integrations, and fast, frictionless auto-generated links

Legacy workarounds for ESPs & unreliable, manual links

You'll be happier with Branch

We recently moved from AppsFlyer to Branch for our attribution and we’ve been very happy. Only Branch can ensure we have a holistic view of our users across the different channels and platforms.

Marie Huynh

Digital Marketing PM

At first, we implemented Branch for its excellent deep linking and tracking solution across all the paid and non-paid channels we use. But as apps became our most important source for business, we decided to switch to Branch as our complete app attribution partner because it addresses the challenges we face with app attribution, specifically web-to-app attribution.

Amjed Darweesh

Product Manager, Landmark

We chose Branch over AppsFlyer because Branch offered more powerful cross-platform attribution capabilities, and an easy-to-integrate referral tracking feature.

Alimpan Barua

Associate Vice President, Glowroad

Partnering with Branch has allowed us to easily optimize user flows from almost every product and marketing channel, resulting in significant performance improvements across the board.

Alex Macintosh

Product Manager - Growth, Strava

We made a switch from AppsFlyer, as Branch helped us in tracking users across different platforms and providing a unified view of the consumer to us. This is definitely the next big thing in the world of attribution and marketing analytics.

Navin Sangwan

Marketing Manager, Limeroad

FAQs

  • Does Branch have a fraud solution?

    Yes. And unlike others, it’s included. Our machine learning system detects patterns others miss, with customizable rules and cross-platform data signals. Because of our cross-platform reach, Branch is uniquely positioned to provide fraud insights that incorporate data signals which other providers can’t match.

  • Does Branch support my ad networks?

    All of them you need. We’re certified and get official data from Meta, Apple Search Ads, Snapchat, Google, TikTok, and more.

  • How does Branch handle data privacy and compliance?

    GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA—we’ve got them covered. Our privacy-compliant models let you measure while respecting user rights. Our solutions, such as privacy-compliant attribution models like SKAdNetwork (SKAN) and AdAttributionKit, allow you to track performance while respecting user privacy.

  • What kind of ongoing support can I expect?

    Branch’s support team is renowned in the industry. Branch offers a dedicated support team, fast response times, and quality expert responses.

  • What about data clean rooms?

    Your MMP should not own your clean room. AppsFlyer pushes vendor-controlled lock-in, biased reporting, and unnecessary exposure of sensitive customer data. Branch integrates with the best independent data clean rooms, so you stay in control. Choose the partner that best fits your privacy, compliance, and business needs.

  • How is Branch pricing structured?

    Simple platform fee + Volume Credits. You only pay for the value Branch drives, not hidden extras. Volume Credits ensure you are only billed for events that Branch directly influences and that drive value. This aligns with how you grow.

  • Does Branch have an open-source approach?

    Yes. Branch has very lightweight, open-source SDKs.

     

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