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Leadsie vs AgencyAccess vs Agency Access Platform: 2024 Comparison

Comprehensive comparison of the three leading client access platforms. See how platform support, security, permissions, and pricing differ—and which one is right for your agency.

Jon High· FounderJanuary 18, 202412 min read
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The Client Access Platform Landscape

Managing client platform access (Meta, Google, LinkedIn, etc.) went from "email a PDF of instructions" to a dedicated software category. Three platforms now dominate:

  • **Leadsie**: Early market leader, focused on simplicity
  • **AgencyAccess**: Platform-heavy approach with ~10 integrations
  • **Agency Access Platform**: Newest entrant with broader platform support and enterprise security
  • This comparison breaks down features, pricing, and capabilities so you can choose the right platform for your agency.

    Quick Comparison Table

    FeatureLeadsieAgencyAccessAgency Access Platform
    --------------------------------------------------------

    | Platform Count | ~8 platforms | ~10 platforms | 15+ platforms |

    | Meta Platforms | ✅ Facebook, Instagram | ✅ Facebook, Instagram | ✅ Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp |

    | Google Platforms | ✅ Ads, Analytics | ✅ Ads, Analytics | ✅ Ads, Analytics, GA4, GTM, Merchant Center, Search Console |

    | LinkedIn Ads | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |

    | TikTok Ads | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |

    | Pinterest | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |

    | Klaviyo | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |

    | Shopify | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |

    | Kit | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |

    | Beehiiv | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |

    | Permission Levels | 2-3 levels | 2 levels | 4 levels (admin, standard, read_only, email_only) |

    | Token Storage | Database | Database | Infisical (secrets management) |

    | Audit Logging | Basic | Basic | Comprehensive (SOC2-ready) |

    | Onboarding Templates | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |

    | Custom Branding | ❌ | Limited | ✅ (full white-label) |

    | Multi-Language | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ (en, es, nl) |

    | Hierarchical Access | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ (Google = 8 products from 1 OAuth) |

    | Pricing | $97/mo | $149/mo | $79/mo |

    Platform Support Comparison

    Supported Platforms

    #### Leadsie (~8 platforms)

  • Meta Ads, Facebook Pages, Instagram
  • Google Ads, Google Analytics
  • LinkedIn Ads
  • TikTok Ads, Snapchat Ads
  • Missing: Pinterest, Klaviyo, Shopify, Kit, Beehiiv, GA4-specific features, Google ecosystem products

    #### AgencyAccess (~10 platforms)

  • Meta Ads, Facebook Pages, Instagram
  • Google Ads, Google Analytics
  • LinkedIn Ads
  • TikTok Ads
  • Twitter/X Ads, Pinterest (limited)
  • Missing: Full Pinterest support, Klaviyo, Shopify, Kit, Beehiiv, advanced Google products

    #### Agency Access Platform (15+ platforms)

  • **Meta**: Ads, Pages, Instagram, WhatsApp
  • **Google**: Ads, Analytics (GA4), Tag Manager, Merchant Center, Search Console, YouTube Ads, Display & Video 360, Campaign Manager 360
  • **LinkedIn Ads**, **TikTok Ads**, **Snapchat Ads**
  • **Pinterest Ads** (full support)
  • **Klaviyo**, **Shopify**, **Kit**, **Beehiiv**
  • Winner: Agency Access Platform—5+ more platforms than competitors, including emerging channels like Pinterest and Beehiiv.

    Unique Platform Advantages

    Pinterest: Growing rapidly for e-commerce agencies. Neither Leadsie nor AgencyAccess supports Pinterest Ads access.

    Klaviyo: Essential for email marketing agencies. Only Agency Access Platform supports Klaviyo OAuth.

    Shopify: Critical for e-commerce stacks. Only Agency Access Platform integrates Shopify store access.

    Google Ecosystem: Agency Access Platform supports 8 Google products from a single OAuth. Competitors require separate authorization for each.

    Security Comparison

    Token Storage: Database vs. Secrets Management

    Leadsie & AgencyAccess: Store OAuth tokens in their databases.

    Risk: If the database is compromised, all client tokens are exposed. Tokens grant full access to client ad accounts, analytics data, and customer information.

    Agency Access Platform: Stores tokens in Infisical, a dedicated secrets management platform.

  • **Infrastructure-grade encryption**: AES-256 encryption at rest
  • **Zero-knowledge architecture**: Tokens encrypted before storage
  • **Audit trails**: Every token access is logged (who, when, why)
  • **Rotation support**: Automatic token refresh without client intervention
  • **SOC2 compliance**: Built for enterprise security requirements
  • Winner: Agency Access Platform—Infisical is the same security standard used by Fortune 500 companies.

    Audit Logging

    Leadsie: Basic logging (who created access request)

    AgencyAccess: Basic logging (who granted access)

    Agency Access Platform: Comprehensive audit logs including:

  • Token creation, access, refresh, revocation
  • User email, IP address, timestamp
  • Action taken (AGENCY_CONNECTED, AGENCY_DISCONNECTED, TOKEN_REFRESHED)
  • Metadata for compliance reporting
  • Exportable for SOC2, GDPR audits
  • Winner: Agency Access Platform—audit logs are critical for enterprise clients and regulatory compliance.

    Permission Levels Comparison

    Leadsie (2-3 levels)

  • **Admin**: Full control
  • **Standard**: Create and edit
  • **View-only** (limited): Read-only
  • AgencyAccess (2 levels)

  • **Admin**: Full control
  • **Standard**: Create and edit
  • Agency Access Platform (4 levels)

  • **Admin**: Full control (create, edit, delete, manage billing, add/remove users)
  • **Standard**: Create and edit (create campaigns, edit settings, view reports)
  • **Read-only**: View-only access (view campaigns, view reports, export data)
  • **Email-only**: Basic email access (receive email reports, view shared dashboards)
  • Winner: Agency Access Platform—granular permissions mean:

  • Junior staff get read-only access (reduces accidental changes)
  • Freelancers get standard access (can work but can't break things)
  • Senior team gets admin access (full control)
  • Features Comparison

    Onboarding Templates

    Agency Access Platform only: Create reusable templates with:

  • Pre-selected platforms (e.g., "E-commerce Client Template" = Meta + Google + Shopify + Klaviyo)
  • Custom intake fields (business name, monthly budget, target audience)
  • Saved branding (logo, colors, welcome message)
  • One-click template application to new clients
  • Use case: Standardize onboarding for different client types and scale from 10 to 100 clients without re-creating access requests.

    Custom Branding / White-Label

    Leadsie: No white-label options

    AgencyAccess: Limited branding (logo upload only)

    Agency Access Platform: Full white-label customization

  • Custom logo
  • Custom primary colors
  • Custom subdomain (e.g., clients.youragency.com)
  • Custom welcome messaging
  • Hide all Agency Access Platform branding
  • Winner: Agency Access Platform—enterprise agencies can present a fully branded client experience.

    Multi-Language Support

    Agency Access Platform only: Client authorization flows in English, Spanish, and Dutch.

    Use case: International agencies or agencies with Spanish-speaking clients can provide native-language authorization flows.

    Hierarchical Platform Access

    Agency Access Platform only: Google's unique "one OAuth, eight products" capability.

    When a client authorizes Google, they simultaneously grant access to:

  • Google Ads
  • Google Analytics 4
  • Google Tag Manager
  • Google Merchant Center
  • Google Search Console
  • YouTube Ads
  • Google Display & Video 360
  • Campaign Manager 360
  • Competitors: Each Google product requires a separate authorization flow (8x more work for clients).

    Pricing Comparison

    PlanLeadsieAgencyAccessAgency Access Platform
    -----------------------------------------------------

    | Starter | $97/mo | $149/mo | $79/mo |

    | Pro | $197/mo | $299/mo | $149/mo |

    | Enterprise | Custom | Custom | Custom |

    | Free Trial | 14 days | 7 days | 21 days |

    Winner: Agency Access Platform—lowest price across all tiers with most features.

    ROI Calculation: If your agency charges $150/hr and saves 8 hours/month on client onboarding, that's $1,200/month in recovered billable time. The platform pays for itself 15x over.

    Use Case Recommendations

    Choose Leadsie If You:

  • Need basic Meta + Google access
  • Want simple, no-frills onboarding
  • Don't need enterprise security features
  • Have < 20 clients
  • Choose AgencyAccess If You:

  • Need broader platform coverage
  • Value platform count over features
  • Don't need granular permissions
  • Have < 50 clients
  • Choose Agency Access Platform If You:

  • Need **Pinterest, Klaviyo, Shopify, Kit, or Beehiiv** access
  • Require **enterprise-grade security** (Infisical tokens, audit logs)
  • Want **granular permissions** (4 levels)
  • Need **onboarding templates** to scale
  • Want **custom branding** for white-label experience
  • Have **50+ clients** or plan to scale
  • Need **SOC2 compliance** documentation
  • Migration: Switching Is Easy

    All three platforms allow you to:

  • Export existing client connections (CSV format)
  • Import into the new platform
  • Re-authorization is only required for OAuth token refresh
  • Migration time: 1-2 hours for most agencies.

    Key Takeaways

  • **Platform count**: Agency Access Platform supports 15+ vs 8-10 for competitors
  • **Security**: Infisical token storage vs database storage (significant difference)
  • **Permissions**: 4 levels vs 2-3 levels (granular control)
  • **Templates**: Only Agency Access Platform has reusable onboarding templates
  • **Pricing**: Agency Access Platform is $18-70/mo less expensive
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    *Need help deciding? Read our [7 Alternatives to Leadsie](/blog/leadsie-alternatives) guide or contact our team for a personalized demo.*

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