# Maven, Collective vs Skaled Comparison

| | Maven | Collective | Skaled | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 57 | 67 | 134 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (56.5% of reviews) | Small-Business (100.0% of reviews) | Mid-Market (48.9% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Starting at $150.00 With One-Time Purchase | No pricing available | No pricing available | 


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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Maven | Collective | Skaled | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Quality of Work** | 9.2 (48 reviews) | 9.3 (64 reviews) | 9.2 (70 reviews) | 
  | **Responsiveness** | 9.4 (48 reviews) | 9.0 (64 reviews) | 9.4 (90 reviews) | 
  | **Expertise of Team** | 9.1 (47 reviews) | 9.4 (64 reviews) | 9.3 (90 reviews) | 
  | **Execution Ability** | 9.3 (46 reviews) | 9.3 (64 reviews) | 9.1 (91 reviews) | 
  | **Communication Skills** | 9.4 (48 reviews) | 9.2 (64 reviews) | 9.4 (91 reviews) | 
  | **Professionalism** | 9.5 (48 reviews) | 9.5 (64 reviews) | 9.5 (90 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.3 (39 reviews) | 9.2 (53 reviews) | 9.5 (99 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### 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

### Collective

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Skaled

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Professional Services

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

#### Planning

| Feature | Maven | Collective | Skaled | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | Maven | Collective | Skaled | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

#### Support

| Feature | Maven | Collective | Skaled | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Go Live Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Documentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Training ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Metrics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Admin Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Marketing Services

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

#### Planning

| Feature | Maven | Collective | Skaled | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | Maven | Collective | Skaled | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

### Business Services

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

#### Planning

| Feature | Maven | Collective | Skaled | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | Maven | Collective | Skaled | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

### Marketing Strategy

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

#### Other Platform Features

| Feature | Maven | Collective | Skaled | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Notifications &amp; Reminders** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Contract Database** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Contract Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations / APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **E-Signature** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### B2B Services

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

#### Team Quality

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

**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 Skaled (5):** [Sales Consultants](https://www.g2.com/categories/sales-consulting), [Marketing Strategy Agencies](https://www.g2.com/categories/marketing-strategy), [Business Intelligence (BI) Consulting Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/business-intelligence-bi-consulting), [Management Consulting Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/management-consulting), [Revenue Operations Services ](https://www.g2.com/categories/revenue-operations-services)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Maven | Collective | Skaled | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 56.5% | 100.0% | 40.6% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 13.0% | 0% | 48.9% | 
| **Enterprise** | 30.4% | 0% | 10.5% | 

### By Industry

#### Maven

- **Computer Software:** 11.1%
- **Hospital &amp; 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%

#### Collective

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

#### Skaled

- **Computer Software:** 23.1%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 11.9%
- **Sports:** 6.7%
- **Financial Services:** 6.7%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 5.2%
- **Internet:** 4.5%
- **Hospital &amp; Health Care:** 3.7%
- **E-Learning:** 3.0%
- **Real Estate:** 3.0%
- **Outsourcing/Offshoring:** 3.0%
- **Other:** 29.1%

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

