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    GRIN

    Score6.3 out of 10
    N/AGRIN is a creator management software platform that offers a creator search of over 38 million influencers that is not an opt-in influencer network. GRIN states they believe that the connection between brand and creator should not have a middle-man, and therefore we take no commission. GRIN creator management platform helps brands to connect directly with creator prospects and manage creator relationships to scale. The eCommerce integration aims to make product seeding, discount codes &…N/A
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    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    GRIN
    Considered Both Products
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    Chose GRIN
    I wish there was a place for screenshots. They sent us "influencers" with 0 followers, 0 posts, with animal pictures for a jewelry brand.
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    We selected Grin because of its much larger influencer base. That being said, changes to Meta soon after we onboarded have made that pool much smaller.
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    Chose GRIN
    We have used both Everflow and ShareASale to manage influencer partnerships.

    ShareASale:
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    We selected GRIN over the other competitors we vetted because of the advanced Shopify integration and the ease of use.
    Incentivized
    Chose GRIN
    GRIN has been the most user-friendly influencer management software I have come across benefitting both the brand and the partner we onboard. The content tracking has been more accurate, the Shopify integration has been a HUGE win as well. No other platform I've come across has …
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    I was looking around at Dovetale, which connected with Shopify, and although it may be an easy connection because it's within the Shopify website, it isn't as user-friendly. It also doesn't offer the same hands-on experience from the GRIN team, 24/7 customer support, or …
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    Chose GRIN
    Although I have not used any other platforms that are direct competitors of Grin I have chosen to use Grin and not try other ones based almost solely on the level of customer support and overall knowledge of my customer success manager.
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    Chose GRIN
    It's the easiest platform to use and I've used 3 others, ultimately canceling all and going with GRIN exclusively.
    Incentivized
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    The user experience is much better on GRIN. It is much easier to learn and operate than other platforms.
    Incentivized
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    GRIN is much more advanced and has way more capabilities! With Refersion, I would have to have a CSM pull a report vs. with GRIN I can pull any report myself.
    Incentivized
    Chose GRIN
    I've used GRIN in 4 different roles across different products/services and is still my favorite among all the options.
    Incentivized
    Chose GRIN
    Previously, I used an in-house platform for campaign management that my agency had created. It was honestly very good but not available for use by other brands besides the agency. GRIN is the closest platform I've found to my previous agency's platform.
    Incentivized
    Chose GRIN
    Not applicable because GRIN is the first platform I've used for Influencer Marketing. Previously, I was only using Excel sheets and emailing through Outlook for influencer marketing. I'm glad to be able to use GRIN to scale our influencer platform and it has saved a lot of time …
    Incentivized
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    Grin is very user-friendly, and has all the features you need to meet all your influencer goals.
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    GRIN has the most features I've seen compared to any other platform and their customer support and resources are unmatched!
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    The Impact didn't have a custom application form/fields which was a big deal for us. Refersion is great for a smaller affiliate program, but not for the growth that we needed
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    GRIN provided way more functionality and overall felt like a much more thorough platform.
    Incentivized
    Chose GRIN
    We looked at Tribe Dynamics, which was cool but SUPER expensive. We also looked at Cohley, which had more of the influencers that wanted to play with just anyone. This is not what we want. We're seeking a more organic relationship.
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    We've been very happy with the Grin experience as it lets us invest in own our influencer relationships. We can always tap outside agencies for quick support and additional amplifications within their community, but our North Star is to create the best authentic 1-1 …
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    Chose GRIN
    Grin has the ability to send products through the platform and links directly to Shopify - this is why I picked it. My influencers can submit requests for products directly in the platform and I can fulfill the requests through Shopify in the platform.
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    I've used AspireIQ and Mavrck before - AspireIQ doesn't connect to email and has a limited number of influencers to work with. GRIN can source anyone on the internet vs. AspireIQ which influencers have to sign up to be a part of. Mavrck is most similar to Grin, but it is much …
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    We haven't looked at other products because we were so happy with Grin!
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    We looked at:
    FOHR as well as many other small and new platforms and GRIN by far was more advanced, user friendly, and easier to implement. GRIN was not just good for the short term, but I know will continue to support me and my team for the duration of our program.
    Incentivized
    Chose GRIN
    Brandbassador is the only platform our previous manager was using. I did not have the opportunity to use it but from what I have been told by my associates is that this has better functionality and easier ability to communicate with the team.
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    96%
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
    96%
    Delivers good value for the price
    55 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    97%
    Happy with the feature set
    69 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    93%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    56 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    93%
    Implementation went as expected
    57 Answers
    Features
    GRIN
    Mobile Capabilities
    Comparison of Mobile Capabilities features of GRIN
    Feature
    GRIN
    1.0
    1 Ratings
    0% above category average
    Responsive Design for Web Access1.01 Ratings
    Mobile Application1.01 Ratings
    Dashboard / Report / Visualization Interactivity on Mobile1.01 Ratings
    Mobile App Analytics1.01 Ratings
    Influencer Management
    Comparison of Influencer Management features of GRIN
    Feature
    GRIN
    1.3
    1 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Influencer search1.01 Ratings
    Influencer tracking2.01 Ratings
    Report generation1.01 Ratings
    Campaign planning1.01 Ratings
    User Ratings
    GRIN
    Likelihood to Recommend
    1.8
    (71 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.8
    (9 ratings)
    Usability
    8.1
    (4 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.3
    (6 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    8.2
    (3 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    GRIN
    Likelihood to Recommend
    GRIN
    GRIN is well suited for companies that are seeking an all-in-one solution for influencer program management and place a high value in repurposing UGC for marketing purposes. I would also say that GRIN makes sense for those who are aggressively scaling their influencer program and are planning on having at least 100-150 creators in the program. GRIN would be less appropriate for companies who may not have a large influencer program and are merely seeking to track affiliate link/coupon code performance.
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    Pros
    GRIN
    • customer service on all levels
    • streamlines resources (creator search, emails, Shopify orders, payments, etc) all on one platform
    • The amount of customization and overall tools - sometimes this feels overwhelming but I'm grateful they are there to build on as I grow my experience with the platform
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    Cons
    GRIN
    • Creator search tool - doesn't bring up viable creator options, which means we do primarily off-platform seeding.
    • The landing page is clunky and not functional for reviewing creators - it adds a lot of time to my team's day looking through the creators with the way it's set up.
    • Email templates have funny formatting, and the typeface always seems to get messed up.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    GRIN
    I wouldn't be able to run as high of a profitable or functioning influencer program without it. GRIN seriously is the organizational tool that propels us towards success, it is not in any way going to do the work for you, but it does make the work more efficient, easier, and WAY more organized
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    Usability
    GRIN
    The user interface of the platform is very well designed and extremely intuitive. You almost don't need an onboarding process because the workflow is so straightforward. The only item I would mention as a downside is the reporting. In order to get comprehensive reports, you need to go into each individual campaign. There is no aggregated report with all conversions.
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    Support Rating
    GRIN
    We have our own support rep who helped get us set up, and as odd one off questions have come up has continued to support us. The rep is super knowledgeably and has also helped with some creative ways to get what we need. They are also always super fast to help when anything comes up
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    Implementation Rating
    GRIN
    I don't have any key insights here. If you have someone organized and aware of how the influencer workflow operates then it will be a very easy implementation process for you. I would just ensure you have all of your products setup in Shopify before starting the implementation with Grin.
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    Alternatives Considered
    GRIN
    I was looking around at Dovetale, which connected with Shopify, and although it may be an easy connection because it's within the Shopify website, it isn't as user-friendly. It also doesn't offer the same hands-on experience from the GRIN team, 24/7 customer support, or bi-weekly calls with your direct contact. It just doesn't feel like it's worth it to me for the "convenience."
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    Return on Investment
    GRIN
    • We are just getting moving with Grin but I am excited to grow our overall program.
    • The Grin community has provided a wealth of insights that we have been able to implement.
    • The addition of EMV data has been great for tracking success.
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    Screenshot of Search 36M+ CreatorsScreenshot of Identify Influential CustomersScreenshot of Activate Unlimited CampaignsScreenshot of Track Creator ContentScreenshot of Send Email Templates + SequencesScreenshot of Report on Performance