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Adjust vs Kochava

A side-by-side Campaign Performance comparison of Adjust and Kochava — capability coverage, pricing, and stack fit, with 37 of 38 recorded cells citing the vendors' own documentation. No referral fees; the data is ours.

Reviewed verdict

Direct substitute — Most teams run one of these, not both.

Both are mobile measurement and attribution platforms that a company would normally choose between rather than run together for the same app portfolio.

Drafted by an AI model and checked by hand.

Switching is a project, not a swap. A judgement, not computed from the capability data.

Capability comparison

10on one record only
14on both
Capability Adjust Kochava
On one record only 10
Agent Builder / Orchestration Not offered Agent Builder / OrchestrationNot offered Help Center search checked for agent builders, orchestration, guardrails, handoffs, and multi-agent flows. help.adjust.com/en/search ↗ Checked · 3 of 3 passes Core Agent Builder / OrchestrationCore StationOne is Kochava's AI orchestration platform. kochava.com/stationone ↗ 11 Oct 2026 · Verified by hand
Agentic AI / Autonomous Agents Not offered Agentic AI / Autonomous AgentsNot offered Help Center search checked for autonomous agents and agentic task execution. help.adjust.com/en/search ↗ Checked · 3 of 3 passes Core Agentic AI / Autonomous AgentsCore Agent Builder and agentic workflows are named StationOne capabilities. kochava.com ↗ 11 Oct 2026 · Verified by hand
ETL / ELT Not offered ETL / ELTNot offered Help Center search checked for ETL, ELT, transformation, and managed loading pipelines. help.adjust.com/en/search ↗ Checked · 3 of 3 passes Core ETL / ELTCore Data management and ETL are listed Kochava capabilities. kochava.com/product ↗ 11 Oct 2026 · Verified by hand
Identity Resolution / ID Graph — Core Identity Resolution / ID GraphCore IdentityLink is Kochava's named privacy-first identity resolution solution. kochava.com/product/identity-solutions/ident… ↗ 11 Oct 2026 · Verified by hand
AI Governance & Guardrails Not offered AI Governance & GuardrailsNot offered Help Center search checked for AI guardrails, audit trails, model inventories, and AI risk controls. help.adjust.com/en/search ↗ Checked · 3 of 3 passes Supported AI Governance & GuardrailsSupported StationOne documents privacy, security, and enterprise governance controls. kochava.com/stationone ↗ 11 Oct 2026 · Verified by hand
Data Enrichment Not offered Data EnrichmentNot offered Help Center search checked for third-party demographic, firmographic, and behavioral enrichment. help.adjust.com/en/search ↗ Checked · 3 of 3 passes Supported Data EnrichmentSupported IdentityLink documents audience enrichment with third-party attributes. kochava.com/product/identity-solutions/ident… ↗ 11 Oct 2026 · Verified by hand
Data Transformation Not offered Data TransformationNot offered Help Center search checked for SQL, dbt, Dataform, SQLMesh, and warehouse transformations. help.adjust.com/en/search ↗ Checked · 3 of 3 passes Supported Data TransformationSupported Query provides SQL-based data shaping, joining, and manipulation. kochava.com/product/data-and-analytics/query ↗ 11 Oct 2026 · Verified by hand
Data Unification / Profile Stitching — Supported Data Unification / Profile StitchingSupported Query joins online, offline, cross-app, and cross-platform data. kochava.com/product/data-and-analytics/query ↗ 11 Oct 2026 · Verified by hand
Privacy Compliance (GDPR/CCPA) — Supported Privacy Compliance (GDPR/CCPA)Supported Intelligent Consent Management supports GDPR and CCPA controls. support.kochava.com/articles/create-manage-apps/195-… ↗ 11 Oct 2026 · Verified by hand
Server-side Tracking — Supported Server-side TrackingSupported Server-to-server integration sends post-install events through an API. support.kochava.com/articles/server-to-server-integr… ↗ 11 Oct 2026 · Verified by hand
On both records 14
Data collection 3 · all core on 2
Event Stream Ingestion Core Event Stream IngestionCore Recorded without a note. No source recorded 17 Jul 2026 · AI-evaluated Core Event Stream IngestionCore Kochava MMP capabilities track app installs, events, and attribution. support.kochava.com/articles/migration-guide-for-koc… ↗ 11 Oct 2026 · Verified by hand
Mobile SDK Core Mobile SDKCore The Adjust SDK reports installs, opens, and engagement from mobile apps. help.adjust.com/en/article/integrate-adjust-sdk ↗ 14 Sept 2026 · AI-evaluated Core Mobile SDKCore Kochava provides SDK integrations for iOS, Android, and cross-platform apps. support.kochava.com/articles/1054-sdk-integration ↗ 11 Oct 2026 · Verified by hand
Web SDK Supported Web SDKSupported Adjust provides a web SDK for web attribution and web event measurement. help.adjust.com/en/article/set-up-web-attribution ↗ 15 Sept 2026 · AI-evaluated Supported Web SDKSupported Web SDK integrations support JavaScript, Node.js, React, Vue, Angular, and GTM. support.kochava.com/articles/34443-web-sdk-integrati… ↗ 11 Oct 2026 · Verified by hand
Data integration 1 · supported on all
Webhook Relay Supported Webhook RelaySupported Server callbacks support multiple callback endpoints and GET or POST delivery. help.adjust.com/en/article/server-callbacks ↗ 15 Sept 2026 · AI-evaluated Supported Webhook RelaySupported Custom Postback triggers send install, event, or click data to a specified endpoint. support.kochava.com/articles/analytics-reports-api/3… ↗ 11 Oct 2026 · Verified by hand
Audience 2 · graded apart
Audience Activation / Sync Supported Audience Activation / SyncSupported Audiences shares dynamic user lists with advertising partners. help.adjust.com/en/article/share-audiences-with-… ↗ 14 Sept 2026 · AI-evaluated Core Audience Activation / SyncCore Kochava Audiences delivers audiences to media partners for activation. support.kochava.com/articles/analytics-reports-api/2… ↗ 11 Oct 2026 · Verified by hand
Audience Segmentation Supported Audience SegmentationSupported Audiences segments users with conditions such as app activity, attribution, and install time. help.adjust.com/en/article/audiences ↗ 14 Sept 2026 · AI-evaluated Supported Audience SegmentationSupported Audience Query creates custom audience segments from row-level data. support.kochava.com/articles/advanced-tools/custom-q… ↗ 11 Oct 2026 · Verified by hand
Analytics 5 · all core on 2
Business Intelligence / Reporting Core Business Intelligence / ReportingCore Datascape provides data reporting, visualization, dashboards, and report building. help.adjust.com/en/article/datascape ↗ 15 Sept 2026 · AI-evaluated Core Business Intelligence / ReportingCore Analytics and reporting are listed as Kochava product capabilities. kochava.com/product ↗ 11 Oct 2026 · Verified by hand
Marketing Attribution (MTA/MMM) Core Marketing Attribution (MTA/MMM)Core Adjust attribution matches app users to acquisition sources. help.adjust.com/en/article/attribution-methods ↗ 14 Sept 2026 · Verified by hand Core Marketing Attribution (MTA/MMM)Core Kochava attribution assigns credit across impressions, clicks, installs, and events. support.kochava.com/articles/reference-information/2… ↗ 11 Oct 2026 · Verified by hand
Cohort Analysis Supported Cohort AnalysisSupported Cohort analysis is a Datascape heatmap widget. help.adjust.com/en/article/cohort-analysis ↗ 14 Sept 2026 · AI-evaluated Supported Cohort AnalysisSupported Retention Advanced supports cohort-based analysis. support.kochava.com/articles/analytics-reports-api/a… ↗ 11 Oct 2026 · Verified by hand
Funnel / Conversion Analysis Supported Funnel / Conversion AnalysisSupported Custom dashboards can combine funnels with cohorts and journeys. help.adjust.com/en/article/custom-dashboards ↗ 14 Sept 2026 · Verified by hand Supported Funnel / Conversion AnalysisSupported Analytics Funnel visualizes user paths through selected events. support.kochava.com/articles/analytics-reports-api/a… ↗ 11 Oct 2026 · Verified by hand
Product Analytics Supported Product AnalyticsSupported App events measure user engagement and in-app behavior. help.adjust.com/en/article/basic-event-setup ↗ 14 Sept 2026 · Verified by hand Supported Product AnalyticsSupported Analytics includes events, retention, LTV, funnels, and Explorer views. support.kochava.com/articles/analytics-reports-api/2… ↗ 11 Oct 2026 · Verified by hand
Governance 1 · supported on all
Data Quality / Validation Supported Data Quality / ValidationSupported Event Rules validate event conditions and reject events that fail configured checks. help.adjust.com/en/article/set-up-event-rules ↗ 15 Sept 2026 · AI-evaluated Supported Data Quality / ValidationSupported Traffic Import supports deduplication against previously imported install records. support.kochava.com/articles/reference-information/2… ↗ 11 Oct 2026 · Verified by hand
AI & agents 2 · supported on all
Agent Interface (MCP / Tool API) Supported Agent Interface (MCP / Tool API)Supported Adjust MCP exposes aggregated Adjust data through an MCP server. help.adjust.com/en/article/adjust-mcp ↗ 15 Sept 2026 · AI-evaluated Supported Agent Interface (MCP / Tool API)Supported StationOne includes Kochava MCP connectors for connecting AI systems to Kochava products. kochava.com/stationone ↗ 11 Oct 2026 · Verified by hand
AI Assistant / Copilot Supported AI Assistant / CopilotSupported Growth Copilot provides natural-language performance analysis in the Adjust dashboard. help.adjust.com/en/article/growth-copilot ↗ 15 Sept 2026 · AI-evaluated Supported AI Assistant / CopilotSupported Kochava Workspace includes an AI assistant and AI copilot. kochava.com/blog/join-kochava-ai-workspace-u… ↗ 11 Oct 2026 · Verified by hand

Not offered means the evidence sweep read the vendor's documentation and did not find it — hover to see the page it checked. — means no verdict either way. Hover a recorded cell to read its evidence and source; a cell with no source says so, and each cell says whether an AI pass or a person set the grade.

Sources · 37 pages on the vendors' own sites
Kochava · 24
Agent Builder / Orchestration — kochava.com/stationoneAgent Interface (MCP / Tool API) — kochava.com/stationoneAgentic AI / Autonomous Agents — kochava.comAI Assistant / Copilot — kochava.com/blog/join-kochava-ai-workspace-u…AI Governance & Guardrails — kochava.com/stationoneAudience Activation / Sync — support.kochava.com/articles/analytics-reports-api/2…Audience Segmentation — support.kochava.com/articles/advanced-tools/custom-q…Business Intelligence / Reporting — kochava.com/productCohort Analysis — support.kochava.com/articles/analytics-reports-api/a…Data Enrichment — kochava.com/product/identity-solutions/ident…Data Quality / Validation — support.kochava.com/articles/reference-information/2…Data Transformation — kochava.com/product/data-and-analytics/queryData Unification / Profile Stitching — kochava.com/product/data-and-analytics/queryETL / ELT — kochava.com/productEvent Stream Ingestion — support.kochava.com/articles/migration-guide-for-koc…Funnel / Conversion Analysis — support.kochava.com/articles/analytics-reports-api/a…Identity Resolution / ID Graph — kochava.com/product/identity-solutions/ident…Marketing Attribution (MTA/MMM) — support.kochava.com/articles/reference-information/2…Mobile SDK — support.kochava.com/articles/1054-sdk-integrationPrivacy Compliance (GDPR/CCPA) — support.kochava.com/articles/create-manage-apps/195-…Product Analytics — support.kochava.com/articles/analytics-reports-api/2…Server-side Tracking — support.kochava.com/articles/server-to-server-integr…Web SDK — support.kochava.com/articles/34443-web-sdk-integrati…Webhook Relay — support.kochava.com/articles/analytics-reports-api/3…

Choose Adjust if you need

On Adjust's record, not on Kochava's

Same jobs on record. Decide on price, and on how each connects to what you already run — drop both onto a canvas to see it.

Pricing
Custom

Choose Kochava if you need

On Kochava's record, not on Adjust's

  • Agent Builder / Orchestration
  • Agentic AI / Autonomous Agents
  • ETL / ELT
  • Identity Resolution / ID Graph
Pricing
From $500/month

Comparing three?

Every one of these is a reviewed substitute for both Adjust and Kochava.

Adjust vs Kochava — FAQ

What is the difference between Adjust and Kochava?

Both are Campaign Performance tools. Adjust covers the Campaign Performance core, while Kochava's includes Agent Builder / Orchestration and Agentic AI / Autonomous Agents. The matrix above shows 37 of 38 recorded cells citing the vendors' own documentation.

Is Adjust or Kochava better?

Neither is universally better — it depends on your stack. Choose Adjust if you need its core strengths; choose Kochava if Agent Builder / Orchestration matter more. Map both against your actual requirements rather than a generic feature count.

How do Adjust and Kochava compare on price?

Adjust: Custom. Kochava: From $500/month. Check each vendor's page for current rates.

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