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Klear vs Takumi

Klear logo

Klear

Influencer Marketing

Influencer marketing made simple

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Takumi logo

Takumi

Influencer Marketing

Performance-based influencer marketing platform

From
$599/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Klear no pricing is published for any of the four tiers; Takumi no pricing published on website; contact sales required for quotes
  • They diverge on capability: Klear covers AI-powered discovery, Takumi covers Creator matching.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Klear and Takumi actually diverge.

Attributes where Klear and Takumi differ
AttributeKlearTakumi
Starting priceOn request$599/month
Founded20122016

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), platforms (Web, Api), 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 Klear

  • AI-powered discovery
  • Demographic analysis
  • Campaign management
  • Influencer CRM
  • Social listening
  • Competitor tracking
  • Reporting
  • Meltwater

Only in Takumi

  • Creator matching
  • Campaign automation
  • ROI optimization
  • Content creation
  • Payment processing
  • Real-time reporting
  • Shopify
  • Google Analytics

Both cover

  • Performance analytics
  • Instagram
  • TikTok
  • YouTube
  • GDPR
  • SOC2
  • Data encryption
  • Cloud deployment

What people use each for

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

Klear

  • Influencer marketing platformnot Takumi
  • Social media monitoringnot Takumi
  • Influencer discovery and outreachnot Takumi

Takumi

  • Performance campaignsnot Klear
  • ROI optimizationnot Klear
  • Campaign automationnot Klear

Where each one falls short

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

Klear

  • No pricing is published for any of the four tiers
  • Most agreements carry a minimum contract length of 12 months
  • Cost depends on sources monitored, data volume, user count, integrations and onboarding, so several negotiated variables set the price
  • Every quote is individually tailored rather than listed

Takumi

  • No pricing published on website; contact sales required for quotes

Pricing, plan by plan

Klear

On request
  • Starter$undefined/month
    • Influencer discovery
    • Basic filters
    • Campaign tracking
  • Professional$undefined/month
    • Advanced search
    • Audience demographics
    • Performance analytics
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Meltwater integration
    • Custom solutions
    • API access

Takumi

$599/month
  • Growth$599/month
    • Creator matching
    • Campaign management
    • Performance tracking
  • Scale$1299/month
    • Advanced matching
    • Campaign automation
    • ROI optimization

Which should you pick?

Choose Klear if

  • You need ai-powered discovery.
  • You work on Web, Api.
  • You also want demographic analysis.
Klear review

Choose Takumi if

  • You need creator matching.
  • You work on Web, Api.
  • You also want campaign automation.
Takumi review

Questions people ask

Is Klear or Takumi better?
Neither clearly leads. Klear starts at On request and Takumi at $599/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Klear or Takumi?
Klear starts at On request and Takumi at $599/month.
Does Klear or Takumi run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, Api, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
What is Klear best used for?
Klear is most often used for influencer marketing platform, social media monitoring, influencer discovery and outreach. Of those, influencer marketing platform and social media monitoring are not what Takumi is typically brought in for.
What can Klear do that Takumi cannot?
Klear covers AI-powered discovery, Demographic analysis, Campaign management, Influencer CRM. Takumi covers Creator matching, Campaign automation, ROI optimization, Content creation. Both handle Performance analytics, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Klear: What is Klear's current pricing model?

Klear is now part of Meltwater's influencer marketing suite. Pricing is tailored rather than one-size-fits-all, based on monitoring scope, data volume, user count, and support needs.

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Takumi: How much does Takumi cost?

Takumi does not publish pricing on its website. The platform describes itself as fully managed and directs interested parties to submit brand inquiries or book a demo to discuss pricing.

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Klear: How does Meltwater/Klear pricing work?

Meltwater offers Starter, Pro, Enterprise, and Agency plans with customized pricing. Annual contracts with 12-month minimum are standard. Implementation fees may apply.

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Takumi: Does Takumi charge creators or brands?

Takumi emphasizes guaranteed payment and no fees taken from creator rewards, but full pricing model details require contacting the company directly.

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Klear: Does Klear/Meltwater offer free trials?

Meltwater does not offer self-serve free trials. Expert-guided demos are provided at no cost upon request.

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