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At a Glance
GRIN
GRIN
Star Rating
(434)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (66.4% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Insense
Insense
Star Rating
(165)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (73.8% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$550.00 Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that GRIN excels in Quality of Support with a score of 9.5, while Insense follows closely with 9.4. Reviewers mention that GRIN's support team is highly responsive and knowledgeable, making it easier to resolve issues quickly.
  • Reviewers mention that GRIN offers superior Content Creation Tools with a score of 8.8, compared to Insense which does not have a score listed. Users say that GRIN's tools are intuitive and allow for seamless content generation, enhancing overall productivity.
  • Users on G2 highlight that GRIN's Influencer Collaboration feature scores 8.8, outperforming Insense's score of 8.5. Reviewers say that GRIN provides a more streamlined process for collaborating with influencers, which is crucial for campaign success.
  • G2 users report that Insense shines in Influencer Whitelisting with a notable score of 8.7, while GRIN only scores 6.0. Users mention that Insense's whitelisting feature is robust, allowing for better control over influencer partnerships.
  • Reviewers mention that GRIN's Campaign Analytics feature scores 8.4, significantly higher than Insense's 7.6. Users say that GRIN provides more comprehensive insights into campaign performance, helping brands make data-driven decisions.
  • Users report that Insense has a better Social Commerce integration with a score of 8.5 compared to GRIN's 7.3. Reviewers mention that Insense's features facilitate easier transactions and engagement on social platforms, enhancing the overall user experience.
Featured Products
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
GRIN
No pricing available
Insense
Trial Month
$550.00
Per Month
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Free Trial
GRIN
No trial information available
Insense
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
361
8.6
137
Ease of Use
8.5
364
8.8
137
Ease of Setup
8.2
188
8.9
56
Ease of Admin
8.7
146
8.5
55
Quality of Support
9.4
362
9.4
135
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
146
9.1
56
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
341
8.6
129
Features by Category
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Creation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Optimization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Logistics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
User-Generated ContentHide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features
Not enough data
7.5
405
Visual UGC
Not enough data
8.3
44
Not enough data
6.6
22
Not enough data
6.5
22
Not enough data
7.1
30
Integrations
Not enough data
8.0
33
Not enough data
8.5
48
Not enough data
6.9
26
Not enough data
7.9
39
Support
Not enough data
8.1
45
Not enough data
8.0
43
Performance
Not enough data
7.8
33
Not enough data
6.1
20
Influencer Marketing PlatformsHide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features
8.2
3,246
8.2
570
Influencer Marketing
8.1
301
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Verified
8.4
51
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Verified
7.7
262
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Verified
8.1
50
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Verified
7.9
279
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Verified
7.8
44
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Verified
8.2
285
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Verified
8.0
48
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Verified
8.7
299
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Verified
8.5
54
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Verified
8.1
272
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Verified
8.5
48
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Verified
8.1
267
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Verified
8.7
46
8.3
289
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Verified
7.6
39
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Verified
8.2
293
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Verified
7.6
35
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Verified
8.4
284
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Verified
7.5
27
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Verified
Feature Not Available
8.7
34
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Verified
8.3
208
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Verified
8.6
45
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Verified
Feature Not Available
8.5
29
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Verified
8.3
207
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Verified
8.4
20
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Verified
Not enough data
6.5
69
Planning
Not enough data
5.5
11
Publishing
Not enough data
6.4
12
Social Media
Not enough data
6.9
12
Planning
Not enough data
7.2
34
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
GRIN
GRIN
Insense
Insense
GRIN and Insense are categorized as Influencer Marketing Platforms
Unique Categories
GRIN
GRIN has no unique categories
Insense
Insense is categorized as User-Generated Content and Content Creation
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
GRIN
GRIN
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
66.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
32.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
1.6%
Insense
Insense
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
73.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
23.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
2.4%
Reviewers' Industry
GRIN
GRIN
Consumer Goods
19.0%
Apparel & Fashion
17.9%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
13.0%
Marketing and Advertising
12.3%
Food & Beverages
10.0%
Other
27.8%
Insense
Insense
Marketing and Advertising
28.0%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
15.2%
Apparel & Fashion
9.8%
Consumer Goods
9.1%
Retail
6.1%
Other
31.7%
Most Helpful Reviews
GRIN
GRIN
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Amy D.
AD
Amy D.
Verified User in Consumer Goods

Cost of Grin was what led me to activate, ease of onboarding and their desire to keep growing.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Mike W.
MW
Mike W.
Verified User in Consumer Electronics

DO NOT SUBSCRIBE to GRIN! They will not answer emails and have continued avoiding us after removing the search features. Without the ability to look for new influencers and creators, we are better off just looking on Instagram and TikTok on our own and...

Insense
Insense
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Robert D.
RD
Robert D.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising

1. Easy to brief, discuss, collaborate 2. Smooth, fluid execution 3. Quality deliverables, outcome 4. Easy wrap up

Most Helpful Critical Review
Mark M.
MM
Mark M.
Verified User in Publishing

Most brands on the platform offer way below market rate and ask for far too much content in return. If you're a new creator, this might be an option, but if you're an established creator, most of the offers are wildly insulting.

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Discussions
GRIN
GRIN Discussions
What is grin app?
3 comments
Mohit M.
MM
Grin did not provide us with the services we asked for and refused to let us out of a contract we signed after they purposefully hid the truth from us with...Read more
What is grin influencer marketing?
3 comments
Aaron C.
AC
Grin is a web based database and influencer management tool that allows businesses to search for, prospect, communicate with and recruit influencers and...Read more
I've only used the program for 3 months now. What piece of advice would you have for new users? Anything you wish you knew from the start of using the software?
2 comments
Olivia S.
OS
Lean on your CSM as much as possible! They can help you strategize and streamline based on your needs! Read more
Insense
Insense Discussions
What type of Influencer profile do I need?
14 comments
nfbd p.
NP
The text appears to be a URL, specifically a link to a profile on the Microsoft social platform. There is no content in the Unknown Language to translate...Read more
What is Influencer Whitelisting?
2 comments
Andre N.
AN
whitelisting is when you have the autorization to advertise on social media on behalf of a influencer. So instead of your brand name, people can see the name...Read more
What is UGC?
2 comments
Andre N.
AN
User-Generated Content. Could be either your real custmers or influencers who really try the productRead more