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At a Glance
CreatorIQ
CreatorIQ
Star Rating
(562)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (42.8% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Sideqik
Sideqik
Star Rating
(13)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (54.5% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Sideqik excels in Influencer Recruitment with a score of 9.0, while CreatorIQ lags behind at 7.8. Reviewers mention that Sideqik's intuitive interface makes it easier to find and connect with influencers effectively.
  • Reviewers mention that Sideqik offers superior Audience Analysis, scoring 9.4 compared to CreatorIQ's 8.4. Users on G2 highlight that Sideqik provides more detailed insights into audience demographics, which helps in targeting campaigns more effectively.
  • Users say that CreatorIQ shines in Quality of Support, achieving a score of 9.5, significantly higher than Sideqik's 8.7. G2 users appreciate CreatorIQ's responsive customer service and extensive knowledge base, which aids in resolving issues quickly.
  • Reviewers mention that Sideqik has a more user-friendly setup process, although specific scores for Ease of Setup were not provided. Users report that the onboarding experience is straightforward, making it easier for small businesses to get started.
  • Users on G2 report that CreatorIQ offers better Campaign Analytics with a score of 8.7, slightly higher than Sideqik's 8.8. However, reviewers mention that CreatorIQ's reporting features are more comprehensive, allowing for deeper analysis of campaign performance.
  • G2 users highlight that Sideqik's Influencer Compensation features score lower at 6.6 compared to CreatorIQ, which suggests that CreatorIQ may provide more robust tools for managing influencer payments and contracts, a critical aspect for many users.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
CreatorIQ
No pricing available
Sideqik
No pricing available
Free Trial
CreatorIQ
No trial information available
Sideqik
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
446
8.9
9
Ease of Use
8.6
451
8.9
9
Ease of Setup
8.4
183
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.7
167
8.3
5
Quality of Support
9.5
442
8.7
9
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.5
172
9.7
5
Product Direction (% positive)
9.5
433
10.0
9
Features by Category
Influencer Marketing PlatformsHide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features
7.6
3,608
8.7
43
Influencer Marketing
7.8
353
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Verified
9.0
5
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Verified
8.1
337
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Verified
8.9
6
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Verified
8.4
323
|
Verified
9.4
6
|
Verified
8.1
343
|
Verified
8.3
6
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Verified
7.8
306
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.3
183
Not enough data
7.7
229
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
370
|
Verified
8.8
7
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Verified
8.8
374
|
Verified
8.6
7
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Verified
8.5
359
|
Verified
8.1
6
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Verified
6.8
110
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Verified
Not enough data
6.6
117
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Verified
Not enough data
6.4
106
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.1
98
|
Verified
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
CreatorIQ
CreatorIQ
Sideqik
Sideqik
CreatorIQ and Sideqik are categorized as Influencer Marketing Platforms
Unique Categories
CreatorIQ
CreatorIQ has no unique categories
Sideqik
Sideqik has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
CreatorIQ
CreatorIQ
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
41.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
42.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
15.8%
Sideqik
Sideqik
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
54.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
45.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
0%
Reviewers' Industry
CreatorIQ
CreatorIQ
Marketing and Advertising
30.4%
Cosmetics
16.0%
Consumer Goods
9.8%
Public Relations and Communications
8.7%
Apparel & Fashion
5.5%
Other
29.7%
Sideqik
Sideqik
Marketing and Advertising
36.4%
Tobacco
9.1%
Sports
9.1%
Retail
9.1%
Consumer Goods
9.1%
Other
27.3%
Most Helpful Reviews
CreatorIQ
CreatorIQ
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising

I love the events that CIQ puts on, and the industry knowledge they share is incomparable. The support from the team is very helpful and proactive, which I highly appreciate.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Online Media

The site is very slow at times, when I put in specific things I want to find e.g. creators from the UK aged 18-24 it would show me creators from around the world and not the UK, some of the figures are completely wrong which makes it look like I've put in...

Sideqik
Sideqik
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Computer Games

We have been with working with sideQik since the start of the platform and its been a awesome journey. It has matured a lot in very short space of time. It has allowed our brand to self service our talent and keep tabs of key metrics to see where we are...

Most Helpful Critical Review
JS
John S.
Verified User in Retail

The service was not good at all. Nothing good about it all. Hard to use and when you make a mistake using it they charge you and arm and a leg for not understanding it. Not intuitive at all. Too hard to prospect.

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Discussions
CreatorIQ
CreatorIQ Discussions
what is the formula for calculating earned media value EMV?
1 comment
Megan P.
MP
Hey Dan, great question! EMV is calculated based on 2 variables: 1. The type of post. Each piece of content starts off at a baseline EMV value based on...Read more
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