# Collective, Maven vs Zeni Comparison

| | Collective | Maven | Zeni | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 67 | 57 | 81 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (100.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (56.5% of reviews) | Small-Business (92.1% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Starting at $150.00 With One-Time Purchase | Starting at $549.00 | 


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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Collective | Maven | Zeni | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Quality of Work** | 9.3 (64 reviews) | 9.2 (48 reviews) | 9.4 (75 reviews) | 
  | **Responsiveness** | 9.0 (64 reviews) | 9.4 (48 reviews) | 9.6 (74 reviews) | 
  | **Expertise of Team** | 9.4 (64 reviews) | 9.1 (47 reviews) | 9.5 (75 reviews) | 
  | **Execution Ability** | 9.3 (64 reviews) | 9.3 (46 reviews) | 9.4 (74 reviews) | 
  | **Communication Skills** | 9.2 (64 reviews) | 9.4 (48 reviews) | 9.4 (74 reviews) | 
  | **Professionalism** | 9.5 (64 reviews) | 9.5 (48 reviews) | 9.6 (75 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.2 (53 reviews) | 9.3 (39 reviews) | 9.5 (75 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Collective

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Maven

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Pay-As-You-Go

Price: Starting at $150.00 With One-Time Purchase

Description: Immediate, a la carte access to Maven Expert Interviews without subscriptions.

Key Features:
- No Long-Term Commitment
- Access to Full Maven Network, including International Experts, HCPs, etc.
- Choose Your Own Experts

[Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/mavenresearch/pricing)

#### Free Trial

No

### Zeni

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Full Service Plan

Price: Starting at $549.00

Key Features:
- Daily Bookkeeping
- Insights via Zeni Dashboard
- Accrual Basis Bookkeeping

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/zeni/pricing)

#### Free Trial

No

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Business Services

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Collective** | N/A | N/A |
| **Maven** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zeni** | N/A | N/A |

#### Planning

| Feature | Collective | Maven | Zeni | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Needs Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Resource Allocation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Stayed within Budget** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Statement of Work** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Best Practices** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Delivery

| Feature | Collective | Maven | Zeni | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Technical Expertise** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Met Deadlines** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Meeting Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scope Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Roll-out** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### B2B Services

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Collective** | N/A | N/A |
| **Maven** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zeni** | N/A | N/A |

#### Team Quality

| Feature | Collective | Maven | Zeni | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Change Management Skills** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Executive Presence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Vertical Expertise** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Technology Partnerships** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories

**Unique to Collective (4):** [Accounting Firms ](https://www.g2.com/categories/accounting-firms), [Bookkeeping Services Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/bookkeeping-services), [Tax Services Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/tax-services), [Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Services](https://www.g2.com/categories/business-process-outsourcing-bpo-service)

**Unique to Maven (2):** [Expert Networks ](https://www.g2.com/categories/expert-networks), [Management Consulting Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/management-consulting)

**Unique to Zeni (4):** [Accounting Firms ](https://www.g2.com/categories/accounting-firms), [Bookkeeping Services Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/bookkeeping-services), [Tax Services Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/tax-services), [Financial Consulting Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/financial-consulting)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Collective | Maven | Zeni | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 100.0% | 56.5% | 92.1% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 0% | 13.0% | 7.9% | 
| **Enterprise** | 0% | 30.4% | 0% | 

### By Industry

#### Collective

- **Consulting:** 22.4%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 19.4%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 7.5%
- **Professional Training & Coaching:** 7.5%
- **Computer Software:** 6.0%
- **Design:** 6.0%
- **Entertainment:** 4.5%
- **Management Consulting:** 3.0%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 3.0%
- **Architecture & Planning:** 1.5%
- **Other:** 19.4%

#### Maven

- **Computer Software:** 11.1%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 9.3%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 9.3%
- **Management Consulting:** 7.4%
- **Consulting:** 5.6%
- **Investment Management:** 5.6%
- **Financial Services:** 3.7%
- **Environmental Services:** 3.7%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 3.7%
- **Chemicals:** 3.7%
- **Other:** 37.0%

#### Zeni

- **Computer Software:** 25.0%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 10.5%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 7.9%
- **Financial Services:** 3.9%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.9%
- **Consumer Goods:** 3.9%
- **Manufacturing:** 3.9%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 2.6%
- **Music:** 2.6%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 2.6%
- **Other:** 32.9%

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/collective-vs-mavenresearch-vs-zeni)