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Captiv8 vs Collabstr

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Captiv8

Influencer Marketing

AI influencer marketing and e-commerce platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Collabstr logo

Collabstr

Influencer Marketing

Influencer marketplace and management platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Collabstr has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Captiv8 pricing is by quote only, with no rate, tier or minimum published; the site requires a demo request before pricing is discussed; Collabstr the Internet Archive's capture of Collabstr's pricing page on 28 November 2020 listed Lite at $69/month with a 15% transaction fee and collabs visible for 7 days, Pro at $99/month with a 7% fee and collabs visible for 20 days, and Managed starting at $999/month with a $3,000 minimum budget and a dedicated account manager.
  • They diverge on capability: Captiv8 covers Creator discovery, Collabstr covers Creator marketplace.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Captiv8 and Collabstr actually diverge.

Attributes where Captiv8 and Collabstr differ
AttributeCaptiv8Collabstr
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, ApiWeb, Mobile, Api
Founded20162019

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Influencer Marketing).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Captiv8

  • Creator discovery
  • Shoppable content
  • ROI analytics
  • Integration tools
  • Shopify
  • WooCommerce

Only in Collabstr

  • Creator marketplace
  • Collaboration tools
  • Review system
  • Analytics
  • Stripe
  • Mobile support

Both cover

  • Campaign management
  • Performance tracking
  • Content approval
  • Payment processing
  • Instagram
  • TikTok
  • YouTube
  • GDPR
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support
  • Api support
  • English language support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Captiv8

  • Discovering creators and running campaign workflow, amplification and measurement in one suitenot Collabstr
  • Running creator-led commerce through branded storefronts and TikTok Shopnot Collabstr
  • Attributing sales to creators through affiliate links and commerce integrationsnot Collabstr
  • Talent agencies managing rosters through the Talent Management Portalnot Collabstr

Collabstr

  • Find and hire Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube influencersnot Captiv8
  • Launch campaigns to 170,000 vetted creatorsnot Captiv8
  • Track influencer post analytics and campaign performancenot Captiv8
  • Manage secure payments until influencer work is completenot Captiv8

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Captiv8

  • Pricing is by quote only, with no rate, tier or minimum published; the site requires a demo request before pricing is discussed
  • Creator commerce and affiliate storefronts are a separate product line from the Influencer Marketing Suite

Collabstr

  • The Internet Archive's capture of Collabstr's pricing page on 28 November 2020 listed Lite at $69/month with a 15% transaction fee and collabs visible for 7 days, Pro at $99/month with a 7% fee and collabs visible for 20 days, and Managed starting at $999/month with a $3,000 minimum budget and a dedicated account manager.

Pricing, plan by plan

Captiv8

On request
  • Professional$undefined/month
    • Creator discovery
    • Campaign management
    • Shoppable content

Collabstr

Free
  • BasicFree
    • Search influencers on marketplace
    • 10% marketplace fee
    • Post 1 campaign per month to 170,000 creators
  • Pro$299/month
    • Everything in Basic
    • Post 1 campaign per month
    • Track live analytics for 5 posts
  • Premium$399/month
    • Everything in Pro
    • Post unlimited campaigns per month
    • Track live analytics for 15 posts

Which should you pick?

Choose Captiv8 if

  • You need creator discovery.
  • You work on Web, Api.
  • You also want shoppable content.
Captiv8 review

Choose Collabstr if

  • You need creator marketplace.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, Api.
  • You also want collaboration tools.
Collabstr review

Questions people ask

Is Captiv8 or Collabstr better?
Neither clearly leads. Captiv8 starts at On request and Collabstr at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Captiv8 or Collabstr?
Collabstr has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Captiv8 and Free for Collabstr.
Does Captiv8 or Collabstr run on more platforms?
Captiv8 runs on Web, Api. Collabstr runs on Web, Mobile, Api.
Can I use Collabstr for free?
Yes. Collabstr has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Captiv8 starts at On request.
What is Captiv8 best used for?
Captiv8 is most often used for discovering creators and running campaign workflow, amplification and measurement in one suite, running creator-led commerce through branded storefronts and tiktok shop, attributing sales to creators through affiliate links and commerce integrations, talent agencies managing rosters through the talent management portal. Of those, discovering creators and running campaign workflow, amplification and measurement in one suite and running creator-led commerce through branded storefronts and tiktok shop are not what Collabstr is typically brought in for.
What can Captiv8 do that Collabstr cannot?
Captiv8 covers Creator discovery, Shoppable content, ROI analytics, Integration tools. Collabstr covers Creator marketplace, Collaboration tools, Review system, Analytics. Both handle Campaign management, Performance tracking, Content approval, Payment processing.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Captiv8: How do I obtain Captiv8 pricing?

Pricing is not published online. Interested customers should use the 'Get a Demo' button or contact the sales team at [email protected] to discuss pricing and options.

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Collabstr: Does Collabstr offer a free plan?

Yes, Collabstr offers a free Basic plan that includes influencer search, marketplace access, and the ability to post 1 campaign per month to 170,000 creators. A 10% marketplace fee applies when you hire influencers.

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Captiv8: Does Captiv8 offer a free trial?

No free trial is mentioned on the website. Customers must contact sales directly to discuss trial availability.

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Collabstr: What is the difference between Collabstr's Pro and Premium plans?

Pro costs $299/month and allows posting 1 campaign per month with analytics on 5 posts. Premium costs $399/month and allows unlimited campaigns per month, analytics on 15 posts, and reduces the marketplace fee to 5%. Annual billing provides 50% discount on both plans.

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Captiv8: Is pricing based on usage or flat rates?

No pricing details are available on the website. The sales team at [email protected] would need to discuss pricing structure and options with interested customers.

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Collabstr: How does Collabstr ensure secure payments?

Collabstr holds payment securely in escrow until you approve the influencer's work. Money is not released to the creator until you confirm the quality and completion of the campaign deliverables.

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