# Julius, Upfluence vs GRIN Comparison | | Julius | Upfluence | GRIN | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 96 | 140 | 483 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (62.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (68.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (66.8% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Starting at $478.00 1 Search and Contact Module Per Month | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Julius **Not enough data** ### Upfluence Pros: - Campaign Management (4 reviews) - Customer Support (3 reviews) Cons: - Initial Complexity (2 reviews) - Authentication Issues (1 reviews) ### GRIN Pros: - Influencer Management (39 reviews) - Ease of Use (24 reviews) Cons: - Technical Issues (16 reviews) - Poor Customer Support (13 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Julius | Upfluence | GRIN | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.5 (75 reviews) | 8.8 (118 reviews) | 8.6 (411 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.1 (76 reviews) | 8.8 (119 reviews) | 8.4 (414 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.9 (38 reviews) | 8.7 (57 reviews) | 8.1 (236 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.8 (38 reviews) | 8.7 (50 reviews) | 8.6 (163 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 9.0 (73 reviews) | 9.3 (116 reviews) | 9.2 (411 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.0 (38 reviews) | 8.8 (48 reviews) | 9.0 (163 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.2 (74 reviews) | 8.7 (105 reviews) | 9.2 (390 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Julius #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial Yes ### Upfluence #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Modular Custom Pricing Price: Starting at $478.00 1 Search and Contact Module Per Month Description: Scale effectively with tailored modules that maximize value and ROI as your business evolves. Key Features: - Search and Contact [Learn more about Upfluence](https://www.g2.com/products/upfluence/reviews) #### Free Trial Yes ### GRIN #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Blogger Outreach | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Julius** | N/A | N/A | | **Upfluence** | 9.3/10 | 35 | | **GRIN** | N/A | N/A | #### Identify | Feature | Julius | Upfluence | GRIN | |---|---|---|---| | **Blogger Database** | Not enough data | 9.1 (33 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Blogger Search Engine** | Not enough data | 9.3 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Selection Criteria** | Not enough data | 9.2 (33 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Manage | Feature | Julius | Upfluence | GRIN | |---|---|---|---| | **Import/Export** | Not enough data | 9.2 (30 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Automatic Follow-up** | Not enough data | 9.4 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Multichannel Outreach** | Not enough data | 9.0 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Product Tracking** | Not enough data | 9.3 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Content Scheduling** | Not enough data | 9.7 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Results | Feature | Julius | Upfluence | GRIN | |---|---|---|---| | **Curation** | Not enough data | 9.5 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Reports and Visualization** | Not enough data | 9.4 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Campaign Analytics** | Not enough data | 9.4 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | ### Influencer Marketing Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Julius** | 8.3/10 | 68 | | **Upfluence** | 9.0/10 | 86 | | **GRIN** | 8.1/10 | 365 | #### Influencer Marketing | Feature | Julius | Upfluence | GRIN | |---|---|---|---| | **Influencer Recruitment** | 8.5 (61 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (82 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.0 (350 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Influencer Scoring** | 8.4 (57 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (84 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.6 (311 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Audience Analysis** | 8.7 (60 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (86 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.9 (328 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Influencer Segmentation** | 8.2 (55 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (85 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.1 (334 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Influencer Collaboration** | 7.9 (48 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (79 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.6 (349 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **User-Generated Content (UGC) Management** | 7.7 (43 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.4 (54 reviews) | 8.0 (320 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Content Approval** | 7.9 (45 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.2 (71 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.0 (315 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Campaign Analytics** | 8.8 (56 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.1 (75 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.2 (337 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Reporting and Dashboards** | 8.6 (51 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (74 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.2 (341 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Data Importing and Exporting Tools** | 7.9 (55 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (71 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.4 (330 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Influencer Whitelisting** | Not enough data | 9.2 (41 reviews) ✓ Verified | Feature Not Available | | **Influencer Compensation** | Not enough data | 9.1 (42 reviews) | 8.3 (254 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Social Commerce** | Feature Not Available | 8.9 (19 reviews) | Feature Not Available | | **E-Commerce Integration** | Feature Not Available | 9.1 (25 reviews) | 8.4 (254 reviews) ✓ Verified | #### Agentic AI - Influencer Marketing Platforms | Feature | Julius | Upfluence | GRIN | |---|---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Influencer Marketing Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/influencer-marketing-platforms) **Unique to Upfluence (1):** [Blogger Outreach Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/blogger-outreach) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Julius | Upfluence | GRIN | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 62.0% | 68.3% | 66.8% | | **Mid-Market** | 27.2% | 21.6% | 31.3% | | **Enterprise** | 10.9% | 10.1% | 1.9% | ### By Industry #### Julius - **Marketing and Advertising:** 44.6% - **Public Relations and Communications:** 9.8% - **Entertainment:** 7.6% - **Internet:** 5.4% - **Apparel & Fashion:** 4.3% - **Information Technology and Services:** 3.3% - **Food & Beverages:** 3.3% - **Design:** 3.3% - **Consumer Goods:** 3.3% - **Retail:** 2.2% - **Other:** 13.0% #### Upfluence - **Marketing and Advertising:** 18.1% - **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 6.5% - **Retail:** 6.5% - **Consumer Goods:** 6.5% - **Apparel & Fashion:** 5.8% - **Internet:** 4.3% - **Information Technology and Services:** 3.6% - **Entertainment:** 3.6% - **Public Relations and Communications:** 3.6% - **Computer Software:** 2.9% - **Other:** 38.4% #### GRIN - **Consumer Goods:** 18.1% - **Apparel & Fashion:** 17.7% - **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 12.7% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 12.5% - **Food & Beverages:** 9.8% - **Retail:** 7.7% - **Cosmetics:** 5.6% - **Luxury Goods & Jewelry:** 1.7% - **Consumer Electronics:** 1.5% - **Primary/Secondary Education:** 1.0% - **Other:** 11.9% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Julius - [CreatorIQ](https://www.g2.com/products/creatoriq/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (568 reviews) - [Traackr](https://www.g2.com/products/traackr/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (377 reviews) - [Sprout Social Influencer Marketing](https://www.g2.com/products/sprout-social-influencer-marketing/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (403 reviews) - [Later Influence](https://www.g2.com/products/later-influence/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (468 reviews) - [Influential powered by Captiv8](https://www.g2.com/products/influential-powered-by-captiv8/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (505 reviews) - [#paid](https://www.g2.com/products/paid-paid/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (425 reviews) - [impact.com](https://www.g2.com/products/impact-com/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (2216 reviews) - [Aspire](https://www.g2.com/products/aspireiq-aspire/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (145 reviews) - [Emplifi](https://www.g2.com/products/emplifi-emplifi/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (382 reviews) - [Meltwater](https://www.g2.com/products/meltwater/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (2645 reviews) ### Alternatives to Upfluence - [Sprout Social Influencer Marketing](https://www.g2.com/products/sprout-social-influencer-marketing/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (403 reviews) - [CreatorIQ](https://www.g2.com/products/creatoriq/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (568 reviews) - [Traackr](https://www.g2.com/products/traackr/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (377 reviews) - [#paid](https://www.g2.com/products/paid-paid/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (425 reviews) - [Later Influence](https://www.g2.com/products/later-influence/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (468 reviews) - [Influencity](https://www.g2.com/products/influencity/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (273 reviews) - [HypeAuditor](https://www.g2.com/products/hypeauditor/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (251 reviews) - [Influential powered by Captiv8](https://www.g2.com/products/influential-powered-by-captiv8/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (505 reviews) - [Dovetale](https://www.g2.com/products/dovetale/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (197 reviews) - [Aspire](https://www.g2.com/products/aspireiq-aspire/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (145 reviews) ### Alternatives to GRIN - [impact.com](https://www.g2.com/products/impact-com/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (2216 reviews) - [CreatorIQ](https://www.g2.com/products/creatoriq/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (568 reviews) - [Influential powered by Captiv8](https://www.g2.com/products/influential-powered-by-captiv8/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (505 reviews) - [Later Influence](https://www.g2.com/products/later-influence/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (468 reviews) - [#paid](https://www.g2.com/products/paid-paid/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (425 reviews) - [Sprout Social Influencer Marketing](https://www.g2.com/products/sprout-social-influencer-marketing/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (403 reviews) - [Traackr](https://www.g2.com/products/traackr/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (377 reviews) - [HypeAuditor](https://www.g2.com/products/hypeauditor/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (251 reviews) - [Dovetale](https://www.g2.com/products/dovetale/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (197 reviews) - [Aspire](https://www.g2.com/products/aspireiq-aspire/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (145 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Julius - Title: [What does HYPR?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-hypr) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "dont know" - Title: [How does HYPR determine which influencers are in the platform?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-does-hypr-determine-which-influencers-are-in-the-platform) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "HYPR has set a firm limit on the scale of influencer that can be added to the platform, so as to ensure that all data on HYPR meets the highest quality..." - Title: [How does HYPR detect fake followers?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-does-hypr-detect-fake-followers) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Our team of data scientists and developers come from Israeli IDF intelligence units and have been dedicating efforts to remove both fake and inactive..." - Title: [For which social platforms can HYPR provide audience data?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/for-which-social-platforms-can-hypr-provide-audience-data) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "HYPR provides cross-platform audience data across the five major social platforms. We collect separate information for each network depending on its..." - Title: [How does HYPR get its data?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-does-hypr-get-its-data) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "HYPR’s data collection process is driven by our data scientist and engineering team in Israel. Our team is composed of members of the Israeli Defense Force..." ### Upfluence - Title: [What is influencer marketing platform?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/upfluence-what-is-influencer-marketing-platform) — 1 comment *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "An influencer marketing platform is a software solution designed to facilitate the process of connecting brands with social media influencers for marketing..." - Title: [How can I find influencers for free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/upfluence-how-can-i-find-influencers-for-free) — 1 comment *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "You can a software like torleado https://torleado.com to search for influencers for free!" - Title: [Does your software handle influencer payments?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/influencer-payments-2f29bd6a-de00-4f78-ade7-4b26d3ff7346) — 1 comment, 2 upvotes *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Yes, payments for influencers can be sent directly from the platform. All currencies are supported. You can also edit W9 forms (U.S. only). " - Title: [How can I analyze my campaign’s performance?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/performance-measurement) — 1 comment, 2 upvotes *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Upfluence Software includes a social stream tool that allows you to monitor your brand mentions across social media and measure the impact of your campaign...." - Title: [How can I manage my campaign on Upfluence Software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/campaign-management) — 1 comment, 2 upvotes *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "With Upfluence software, you can manage your influencer campaign from start to finish. Once you have defined your campaign objectives, you can create and..." ### GRIN - Title: [What is grin influencer marketing?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/grin-what-is-grin-influencer-marketing) — 3 comments > **Top comment:** "Grin is a web based database and influencer management tool that allows businesses to search for, prospect, communicate with and recruit influencers and..." - Title: [What is grin app?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-grin-app) — 3 comments > **Top comment:** "Grin is a tool used to search for, communicate with and keep organized content creators working on brand campaigns across all social media platforms. Grin..." - Title: [What is influencer marketing software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/grin-what-is-influencer-marketing-software) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "Influencer marketing software helps brands manage relationships with influencers and creators across all social media platforms. As a brand scales and..." - Title: [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?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/30057-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 > **Top comment:** "Lean on your CSM as much as possible! They can help you strategize and streamline based on your needs! " --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/julius-works-julius-vs-upfluence-vs-grin)